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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.90, 1,365.95 and 570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.90, 1,365.95 and 570.30 is: 786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.90 : 1,365.95 = 570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.90/1,365.95 = 570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.90x = 1,365.95 × 570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.90x = 778,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,998.43/989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.95

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