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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.82, 1,484.73 and 680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.82, 1,484.73 and 680.76 is: 1,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.82 : 1,484.73 = 680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.82/1,484.73 = 680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.82x = 1,484.73 × 680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.82x = 1,010,744.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,744.79/989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.14

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