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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.08, 1,483.65 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.08, 1,483.65 and 622.76 is: 934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.08 : 1,483.65 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.08/1,483.65 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.08x = 1,483.65 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.08x = 923,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,950.46/989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.15

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