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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,485.14 and 600.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,485.14 and 600.38 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,485.14 = 600.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,485.14 = 600.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,485.14 × 600.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 891,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,637.93/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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