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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.61, 1,484.65 and 527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.61, 1,484.65 and 527.84 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.61 : 1,484.65 = 527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.61/1,484.65 = 527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.61x = 1,484.65 × 527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.61x = 783,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,657.66/989.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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