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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.04, 1,483.92 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.04, 1,483.92 and 501.78 is: 752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.04 : 1,483.92 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.04/1,483.92 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.04x = 1,483.92 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.04x = 744,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,601.38/989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.85

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