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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.24, 1,482.96 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.24, 1,482.96 and 372.48 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.24 : 1,482.96 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.24/1,482.96 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.24x = 1,482.96 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.24x = 552,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,372.94/989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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