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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.91, 1,485.63 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.91, 1,485.63 and 374.18 is: 561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.91 : 1,485.63 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.91/1,485.63 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.91x = 1,485.63 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.91x = 555,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,885.61/989.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.55

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