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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.15, 1,483.50 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.15, 1,483.50 and 372.88 is: 559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.15 : 1,483.50 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.15/1,483.50 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.15x = 1,483.50 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.15x = 553,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,160.06/989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.23

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