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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.79, 1,484.69 and 340.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.79, 1,484.69 and 340.53 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.79 : 1,484.69 = 340.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.79/1,484.69 = 340.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.79x = 1,484.69 × 340.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.79x = 505,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,581.49/989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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