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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.87, 1,364.60 and 694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.87, 1,364.60 and 694.22 is: 957.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.87 : 1,364.60 = 694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.87/1,364.60 = 694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.87x = 1,364.60 × 694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.87x = 947,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,329.14/989.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.02

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