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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.98, 1,484.97 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.98, 1,484.97 and 340.72 is: 511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.98 : 1,484.97 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.98/1,484.97 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.98x = 1,484.97 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.98x = 505,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,958.98/989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.08

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