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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.76, 1,484.64 and 881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.76, 1,484.64 and 881.76 is: 1,322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.76 : 1,484.64 = 881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.76/1,484.64 = 881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.76x = 1,484.64 × 881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.76x = 1,309,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,096.17/989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.64

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