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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,365.93 and 570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,365.93 and 570.18 is: 786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,365.93 = 570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,365.93 = 570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,365.93 × 570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 778,825.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,825.97/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.74

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