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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.44, 1,484.88 and 502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.44, 1,484.88 and 502.21 is: 753.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.44 : 1,484.88 = 502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.44/1,484.88 = 502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.44x = 1,484.88 × 502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.44x = 745,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,721.58/989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.68

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