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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.15, 1,481.82 and 554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.15, 1,481.82 and 554.99 is: 831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.15 : 1,481.82 = 554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.15/1,481.82 = 554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.15x = 1,481.82 × 554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.15x = 822,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,395.28/989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.42

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