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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.43, 1,484.15 and 929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.43, 1,484.15 and 929.29 is: 1,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.43 : 1,484.15 = 929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.43/1,484.15 = 929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.43x = 1,484.15 × 929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.43x = 1,379,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,205.75/989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.94

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