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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.70, 1,483.56 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.70, 1,483.56 and 697.20 is: 1,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.70 : 1,483.56 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.70/1,483.56 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.70x = 1,483.56 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.70x = 1,034,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,338.03/989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.10

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