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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.87, 1,485.32 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.87, 1,485.32 and 527.52 is: 791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.87 : 1,485.32 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.87/1,485.32 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.87x = 1,485.32 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.87x = 783,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,533.37/989.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.56

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