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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.97, 1,366.02 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.97, 1,366.02 and 570.16 is: 786.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.97 : 1,366.02 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.97/1,366.02 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.97x = 1,366.02 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.97x = 778,849.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,849.96/989.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.74

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