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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.22, 1,484.04 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.22, 1,484.04 and 373.38 is: 560.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.22 : 1,484.04 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.22/1,484.04 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.22x = 1,484.04 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.22x = 554,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,110.86/989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.15

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