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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.88, 1,365.55 and 723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.88, 1,365.55 and 723.90 is: 998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.88 : 1,365.55 = 723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.88/1,365.55 = 723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.88x = 1,365.55 × 723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.88x = 988,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,521.65/989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.63

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