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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.62, 1,484.46 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.62, 1,484.46 and 373.17 is: 559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.62 : 1,484.46 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.62/1,484.46 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.62x = 1,484.46 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.62x = 553,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,961.50/989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.77

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