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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,482.69 and 727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,482.69 and 727.34 is: 1,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,482.69 = 727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,482.69 = 727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,482.69 × 727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 1,078,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,419.74/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.97

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