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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.29, 1,484.03 and 502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.29, 1,484.03 and 502.21 is: 753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.29 : 1,484.03 = 502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.29/1,484.03 = 502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.29x = 1,484.03 × 502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.29x = 745,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,294.71/989.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.36

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