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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.64, 1,483.10 and 960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.64, 1,483.10 and 960.08 is: 1,438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.64 : 1,483.10 = 960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.64/1,483.10 = 960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.64x = 1,483.10 × 960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.64x = 1,423,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,891.59/989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.79

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