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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.17, 1,483.90 and 599.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.17, 1,483.90 and 599.47 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.17 : 1,483.90 = 599.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.17/1,483.90 = 599.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.17x = 1,483.90 × 599.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.17x = 889,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,548.32/989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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