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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.17, 1,483.92 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.17, 1,483.92 and 372.97 is: 559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.17 : 1,483.92 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.17/1,483.92 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.17x = 1,483.92 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.17x = 553,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,457.64/989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.52

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