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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.16, 1,481.85 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.16, 1,481.85 and 599.28 is: 897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.16 : 1,481.85 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.16/1,481.85 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.16x = 1,481.85 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.16x = 888,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,043.07/989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.77

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