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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.12, 1,483.68 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.12, 1,483.68 and 581.10 is: 871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.12 : 1,483.68 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.12/1,483.68 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.12x = 1,483.68 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.12x = 862,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,166.45/989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.65

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