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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.90, 1,485.89 and 600.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.90, 1,485.89 and 600.88 is: 901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.90 : 1,485.89 = 600.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.90/1,485.89 = 600.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.90x = 1,485.89 × 600.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.90x = 892,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,841.58/989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.95

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