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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.25, 1,481.86 and 468.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.25, 1,481.86 and 468.55 is: 701.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.25 : 1,481.86 = 468.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.25/1,481.86 = 468.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.25x = 1,481.86 × 468.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.25x = 694,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,325.50/989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.87

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