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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.92, 1,484.73 and 623.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.92, 1,484.73 and 623.59 is: 935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.92 : 1,484.73 = 623.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.92/1,484.73 = 623.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.92x = 1,484.73 × 623.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.92x = 925,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,862.78/989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.29

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