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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.32, 1,480.80 and 717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.32, 1,480.80 and 717.28 is: 1,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.32 : 1,480.80 = 717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.32/1,480.80 = 717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.32x = 1,480.80 × 717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.32x = 1,062,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,148.22/989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.61

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