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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.02, 1,484.43 and 502.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.02, 1,484.43 and 502.42 is: 754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.02 : 1,484.43 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.02/1,484.43 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.02x = 1,484.43 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.02x = 745,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,807.32/989.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.09

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