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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,484.66 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,484.66 and 340.56 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,484.66 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,484.66 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,484.66 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 505,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,615.81/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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