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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.14, 1,483.92 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.14, 1,483.92 and 372.90 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.14 : 1,483.92 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.14/1,483.92 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.14x = 1,483.92 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.14x = 553,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,353.77/989.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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