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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,484.76 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,484.76 and 259.56 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,484.76 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,484.76 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,484.76 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 385,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,384.31/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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