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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.14, 1,483.69 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.14, 1,483.69 and 258.69 is: 388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.14 : 1,483.69 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.14/1,483.69 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.14x = 1,483.69 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.14x = 383,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,815.77/989.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.03

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