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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.76, 1,484.58 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.76, 1,484.58 and 340.50 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.76 : 1,484.58 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.76/1,484.58 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.76x = 1,484.58 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.76x = 505,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,499.49/989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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