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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.77, 1,482.62 and 494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.77, 1,482.62 and 494.69 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.77 : 1,482.62 = 494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.77/1,482.62 = 494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.77x = 1,482.62 × 494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.77x = 733,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,445.82/989.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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