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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.93, 1,366.54 and 591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.93, 1,366.54 and 591.73 is: 816.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.93 : 1,366.54 = 591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.93/1,366.54 = 591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.93x = 1,366.54 × 591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.93x = 808,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,622.71/989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.85

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