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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.02, 1,483.53 and 604.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.02, 1,483.53 and 604.18 is: 906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.02 : 1,483.53 = 604.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.02/1,483.53 = 604.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.02x = 1,483.53 × 604.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.02x = 896,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,319.16/989.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.27

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