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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.76, 1,481.07 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.76, 1,481.07 and 598.35 is: 895.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.76 : 1,481.07 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.76/1,481.07 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.76x = 1,481.07 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.76x = 886,198.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,198.23/989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.37

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