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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.85, 1,485.18 and 373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.85, 1,485.18 and 373.73 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.85 : 1,485.18 = 373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.85/1,485.18 = 373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.85x = 1,485.18 × 373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.85x = 555,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,059.33/989.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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