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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.08, 1,482.25 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.08, 1,482.25 and 623.22 is: 933.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.08 : 1,482.25 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.08/1,482.25 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.08x = 1,482.25 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.08x = 923,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,767.85/989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.97

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