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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.66, 1,484.59 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.66, 1,484.59 and 259.25 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.66 : 1,484.59 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.66/1,484.59 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.66x = 1,484.59 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.66x = 384,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,872.53/989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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