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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,366.24 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,366.24 and 570.32 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,366.24 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,366.24 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,366.24 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 779,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,194.00/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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