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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.63, 1,484.46 and 758.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.63, 1,484.46 and 758.93 is: 1,138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.63 : 1,484.46 = 758.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.63/1,484.46 = 758.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.63x = 1,484.46 × 758.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.63x = 1,126,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,601.23/989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.41

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