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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.10, 1,483.58 and 577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.10, 1,483.58 and 577.40 is: 866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.10 : 1,483.58 = 577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.10/1,483.58 = 577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.10x = 1,483.58 × 577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.10x = 856,619.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,619.09/989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.06

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