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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989, 1,483.98 and 550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989, 1,483.98 and 550.58 is: 826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989 : 1,483.98 = 550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989/1,483.98 = 550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989x = 1,483.98 × 550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989x = 817,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,049.71/989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.14

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