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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.06, 1,482.89 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.06, 1,482.89 and 372.72 is: 558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.06 : 1,482.89 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.06/1,482.89 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.06x = 1,482.89 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.06x = 552,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,700.90/989.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.81

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