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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.46, 1,485.09 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.46, 1,485.09 and 527.61 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.46 : 1,485.09 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.46/1,485.09 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.46x = 1,485.09 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.46x = 783,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,548.33/989.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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