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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.49, 1,484.24 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.49, 1,484.24 and 373.17 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.49 : 1,484.24 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.49/1,484.24 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.49x = 1,484.24 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.49x = 553,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,871.97/989.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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