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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.74, 1,485.96 and 503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.74, 1,485.96 and 503.13 is: 755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.74 : 1,485.96 = 503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.74/1,485.96 = 503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.74x = 1,485.96 × 503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.74x = 747,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,631.05/989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.38

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