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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.04, 1,484.48 and 600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.04, 1,484.48 and 600.82 is: 899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.04 : 1,484.48 = 600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.04/1,484.48 = 600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.04x = 1,484.48 × 600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.04x = 891,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,899.68/991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.97

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