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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,481.68 and 729.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,481.68 and 729.83 is: 1,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,481.68 = 729.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,481.68 = 729.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,481.68 × 729.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 1,081,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,374.51/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.37

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