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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.10, 1,484.24 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.10, 1,484.24 and 373.24 is: 560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.10 : 1,484.24 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.10/1,484.24 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.10x = 1,484.24 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.10x = 553,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,977.74/989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.08

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