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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.52, 1,484.53 and 579.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.52, 1,484.53 and 579.00 is: 868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.52 : 1,484.53 = 579.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.52/1,484.53 = 579.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.52x = 1,484.53 × 579.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.52x = 859,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,538.64/989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.65

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