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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.13, 1,482.68 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.13, 1,482.68 and 372.45 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.13 : 1,482.68 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.13/1,482.68 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.13x = 1,482.68 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.13x = 552,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,222.30/989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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