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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.03, 1,483.55 and 411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.03, 1,483.55 and 411.91 is: 617.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.03 : 1,483.55 = 411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.03/1,483.55 = 411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.03x = 1,483.55 × 411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.03x = 611,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,089.08/989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.87

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