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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.37, 1,482.97 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.37, 1,482.97 and 624.33 is: 935.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.37 : 1,482.97 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.37/1,482.97 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.37x = 1,482.97 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.37x = 925,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,853.68/989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.81

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