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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.91, 1,366.24 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.91, 1,366.24 and 570.51 is: 787.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.91 : 1,366.24 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.91/1,366.24 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.91x = 1,366.24 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.91x = 779,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,448.18/989.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.39

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