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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.16, 1,482.36 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.16, 1,482.36 and 550.62 is: 825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.16 : 1,482.36 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.16/1,482.36 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.16x = 1,482.36 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.16x = 816,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,217.06/989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.16

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