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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,481.40 and 773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,481.40 and 773.40 is: 1,157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,481.40 = 773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,481.40 = 773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,481.40 × 773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 1,145,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,714.76/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.99

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