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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.00, 1,483.52 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.00, 1,483.52 and 258.54 is: 387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.00 : 1,483.52 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.00/1,483.52 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.00x = 1,483.52 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.00x = 383,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,549.91/989.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.82

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