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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.75, 1,484.44 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.75, 1,484.44 and 259.28 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.75 : 1,484.44 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.75/1,484.44 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.75x = 1,484.44 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.75x = 384,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,885.60/989.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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