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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.08, 1,481.94 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.08, 1,481.94 and 603.52 is: 904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.08 : 1,481.94 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.08/1,481.94 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.08x = 1,481.94 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.08x = 894,380.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,380.43/989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.25

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