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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.23, 1,483.84 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.23, 1,483.84 and 695.52 is: 1,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.23 : 1,483.84 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.23/1,483.84 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.23x = 1,483.84 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.23x = 1,032,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,040.40/989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.28

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