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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.36, 1,487.25 and 796.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.36, 1,487.25 and 796.52 is: 1,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.36 : 1,487.25 = 796.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.36/1,487.25 = 796.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.36x = 1,487.25 × 796.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.36x = 1,184,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,617.65/989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.36

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