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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,365.41 and 653.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,365.41 and 653.45 is: 901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,365.41 = 653.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,365.41 = 653.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,365.41 × 653.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 892,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,217.07/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.28

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