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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.97, 1,481.73 and 729.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.97, 1,481.73 and 729.87 is: 1,092.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.97 : 1,481.73 = 729.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.97/1,481.73 = 729.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.97x = 1,481.73 × 729.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.97x = 1,081,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,470.28/989.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.43

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