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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.67, 1,485.87 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.67, 1,485.87 and 503.06 is: 755.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.67 : 1,485.87 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.67/1,485.87 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.67x = 1,485.87 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.67x = 747,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,474.33/989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.28

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