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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.71, 1,484.10 and 573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.71, 1,484.10 and 573.27 is: 859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.71 : 1,484.10 = 573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.71/1,484.10 = 573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.71x = 1,484.10 × 573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.71x = 850,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,790.01/989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.64

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