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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.35, 1,484.26 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.35, 1,484.26 and 340.07 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.35 : 1,484.26 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.35/1,484.26 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.35x = 1,484.26 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.35x = 504,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,744.03/989.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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