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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.01, 1,484.43 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.01, 1,484.43 and 526.50 is: 790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.01 : 1,484.43 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.01/1,484.43 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.01x = 1,484.43 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.01x = 781,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,550.42/989.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.24

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