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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.90, 1,485.08 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.90, 1,485.08 and 373.62 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.90 : 1,485.08 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.90/1,485.08 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.90x = 1,485.08 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.90x = 554,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,855.59/989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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