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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.75, 1,481.09 and 598.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.75, 1,481.09 and 598.37 is: 895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.75 : 1,481.09 = 598.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.75/1,481.09 = 598.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.75x = 1,481.09 × 598.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.75x = 886,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,229.43/989.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.41

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