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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.93, 1,484.90 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.93, 1,484.90 and 259.51 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.93 : 1,484.90 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.93/1,484.90 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.93x = 1,484.90 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.93x = 385,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,346.40/989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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