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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.87, 1,484.80 and 557.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.87, 1,484.80 and 557.33 is: 835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.87 : 1,484.80 = 557.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.87/1,484.80 = 557.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.87x = 1,484.80 × 557.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.87x = 827,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,514.77/989.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.99

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