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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.56, 1,484.35 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.56, 1,484.35 and 259.14 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.56 : 1,484.35 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.56/1,484.35 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.56x = 1,484.35 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.56x = 384,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,654.46/989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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