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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.60, 1,485.04 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.60, 1,485.04 and 556.96 is: 835.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.60 : 1,485.04 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.60/1,485.04 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.60x = 1,485.04 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.60x = 827,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,107.88/989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.80

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