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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.16, 1,484.30 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.16, 1,484.30 and 578.04 is: 867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.16 : 1,484.30 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.16/1,484.30 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.16x = 1,484.30 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.16x = 857,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,984.77/989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.39

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