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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.84, 1,484.12 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.84, 1,484.12 and 469.52 is: 703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.84 : 1,484.12 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.84/1,484.12 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.84x = 1,484.12 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.84x = 696,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,824.02/989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.98

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