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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.74, 1,484.52 and 503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.74, 1,484.52 and 503.11 is: 754.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.74 : 1,484.52 = 503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.74/1,484.52 = 503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.74x = 1,484.52 × 503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.74x = 746,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,876.86/989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.62

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