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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.84, 1,365.24 and 675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.84, 1,365.24 and 675 is: 931.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.84 : 1,365.24 = 675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.84/1,365.24 = 675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.84x = 1,365.24 × 675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.84x = 921,537
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,537/989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.00

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