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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.82, 1,365.96 and 596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.82, 1,365.96 and 596.97 is: 823.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.82 : 1,365.96 = 596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.82/1,365.96 = 596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.82x = 1,365.96 × 596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.82x = 815,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,439.38/989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.83

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