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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.88, 1,365.96 and 570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.88, 1,365.96 and 570.21 is: 786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.88 : 1,365.96 = 570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.88/1,365.96 = 570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.88x = 1,365.96 × 570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.88x = 778,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,884.05/989.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.85

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