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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.56, 1,481.82 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.56, 1,481.82 and 623.08 is: 933.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.56 : 1,481.82 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.56/1,481.82 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.56x = 1,481.82 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.56x = 923,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,292.41/989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.03

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