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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.10, 1,482.30 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.10, 1,482.30 and 659.10 is: 987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.10 : 1,482.30 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.10/1,482.30 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.10x = 1,482.30 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.10x = 976,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,983.93/989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.75

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