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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.58, 1,484.98 and 502.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.58, 1,484.98 and 502.97 is: 754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.58 : 1,484.98 = 502.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.58/1,484.98 = 502.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.58x = 1,484.98 × 502.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.58x = 746,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,900.39/989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.77

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