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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.99, 1,485.12 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.99, 1,485.12 and 638.88 is: 958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.99 : 1,485.12 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.99/1,485.12 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.99x = 1,485.12 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.99x = 948,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,805.50/989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.40

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