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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.08, 1,484.53 and 502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.08, 1,484.53 and 502.47 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.08 : 1,484.53 = 502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.08/1,484.53 = 502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.08x = 1,484.53 × 502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.08x = 745,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,930.53/989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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