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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.03, 1,483.74 and 623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.03, 1,483.74 and 623.39 is: 935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.03 : 1,483.74 = 623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.03/1,483.74 = 623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.03x = 1,483.74 × 623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.03x = 924,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,941.26/989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.20

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