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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.09, 1,482.62 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.09, 1,482.62 and 550.53 is: 825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.09 : 1,482.62 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.09/1,482.62 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.09x = 1,482.62 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.09x = 816,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,226.79/989.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.23

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