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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.72, 1,482.38 and 641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.72, 1,482.38 and 641.99 is: 961.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.72 : 1,482.38 = 641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.72/1,482.38 = 641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.72x = 1,482.38 × 641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.72x = 951,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,679.65/989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.57

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