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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.34, 1,482.79 and 659.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.34, 1,482.79 and 659.99 is: 989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.34 : 1,482.79 = 659.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.34/1,482.79 = 659.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.34x = 1,482.79 × 659.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.34x = 978,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,621.22/989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.16

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