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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.57, 1,484.13 and 637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.57, 1,484.13 and 637.11 is: 955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.57 : 1,484.13 = 637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.57/1,484.13 = 637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.57x = 1,484.13 × 637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.57x = 945,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,554.06/989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.52

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