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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.52, 1,482.36 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.52, 1,482.36 and 659.56 is: 988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.52 : 1,482.36 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.52/1,482.36 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.52x = 1,482.36 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.52x = 977,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,705.36/989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.06

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