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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.18, 1,484.26 and 502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.18, 1,484.26 and 502.23 is: 753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.18 : 1,484.26 = 502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.18/1,484.26 = 502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.18x = 1,484.26 × 502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.18x = 745,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,439.90/989.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.59

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