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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.12, 1,483.19 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.12, 1,483.19 and 526.77 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.12 : 1,483.19 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.12/1,483.19 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.12x = 1,483.19 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.12x = 781,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,297.36/989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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