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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.69, 1,476.16 and 932.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.69, 1,476.16 and 932.58 is: 1,390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.69 : 1,476.16 = 932.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.69/1,476.16 = 932.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.69x = 1,476.16 × 932.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.69x = 1,376,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,634.96/989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.98

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