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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.64, 1,484.50 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.64, 1,484.50 and 259.20 is: 388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.64 : 1,484.50 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.64/1,484.50 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.64x = 1,484.50 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.64x = 384,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,781.75/989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.81

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