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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.06, 1,483.16 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.06, 1,483.16 and 396 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.06 : 1,483.16 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.06/1,483.16 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.06x = 1,483.16 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.06x = 587,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,329.38/989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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