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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.68, 1,485.08 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.68, 1,485.08 and 373.36 is: 560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.68 : 1,485.08 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.68/1,485.08 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.68x = 1,485.08 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.68x = 554,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,466.69/989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.25

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