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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,484.19 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,484.19 and 259.08 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,484.19 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,484.19 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,484.19 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 384,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,523.95/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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