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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.06, 1,480.28 and 710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.06, 1,480.28 and 710.69 is: 1,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.06 : 1,480.28 = 710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.06/1,480.28 = 710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.06x = 1,480.28 × 710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.06x = 1,052,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,009.24/989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.65

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