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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.15, 1,482.30 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.15, 1,482.30 and 555.39 is: 832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.15 : 1,482.30 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.15/1,482.30 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.15x = 1,482.30 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.15x = 823,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,254.60/989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.29

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