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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.88, 1,364.60 and 694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.88, 1,364.60 and 694.24 is: 957.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.88 : 1,364.60 = 694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.88/1,364.60 = 694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.88x = 1,364.60 × 694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.88x = 947,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,359.90/989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.05

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