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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.21, 1,483.65 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.21, 1,483.65 and 372.92 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.21 : 1,483.65 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.21/1,483.65 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.21x = 1,483.65 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.21x = 553,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,286.47/989.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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