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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.62, 1,484.43 and 373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.62, 1,484.43 and 373.61 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.62 : 1,484.43 = 373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.62/1,484.43 = 373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.62x = 1,484.43 × 373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.62x = 554,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,600.20/989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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