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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.01, 1,484.60 and 578.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.01, 1,484.60 and 578.95 is: 869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.01 : 1,484.60 = 578.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.01/1,484.60 = 578.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.01x = 1,484.60 × 578.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.01x = 859,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,502.56/989.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.05

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