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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.85, 1,365.96 and 596.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.85, 1,365.96 and 596.87 is: 823.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.85 : 1,365.96 = 596.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.85/1,365.96 = 596.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.85x = 1,365.96 × 596.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.85x = 815,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,301.08/989.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.66

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