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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.32, 1,484.66 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.32, 1,484.66 and 527.20 is: 791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.32 : 1,484.66 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.32/1,484.66 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.32x = 1,484.66 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.32x = 782,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,712.75/989.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.16

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