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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.13, 1,486.38 and 527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.13, 1,486.38 and 527.23 is: 792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.13 : 1,486.38 = 527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.13/1,486.38 = 527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.13x = 1,486.38 × 527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.13x = 783,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,667.84/989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.28

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