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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.34, 1,481.58 and 623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.34, 1,481.58 and 623.22 is: 933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.34 : 1,481.58 = 623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.34/1,481.58 = 623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.34x = 1,481.58 × 623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.34x = 923,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,350.29/989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.30

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