Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.92, 1,484.88 and 604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 989.92, 1,484.88 and 604 is: 906
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
989.92 : 1,484.88 = 604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
989.92/1,484.88 = 604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
989.92x = 1,484.88 × 604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
989.92x = 896,867.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 896,867.52/989.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906
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