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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.20, 1,483.62 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.20, 1,483.62 and 502.48 is: 753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.20 : 1,483.62 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.20/1,483.62 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.20x = 1,483.62 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.20x = 745,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,489.38/989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.63

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