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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.68, 1,484.52 and 733.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.68, 1,484.52 and 733.36 is: 1,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.68 : 1,484.52 = 733.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.68/1,484.52 = 733.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.68x = 1,484.52 × 733.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.68x = 1,088,687.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,687.59/989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.04

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