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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.06, 1,483.77 and 339.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.06, 1,483.77 and 339.65 is: 509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.06 : 1,483.77 = 339.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.06/1,483.77 = 339.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.06x = 1,483.77 × 339.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.06x = 503,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,962.48/989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.54

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