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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.16, 1,483.84 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.16, 1,483.84 and 258.74 is: 388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.16 : 1,483.84 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.16/1,483.84 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.16x = 1,483.84 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.16x = 383,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,932.47/989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.14

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