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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.24, 1,483.34 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.24, 1,483.34 and 495.11 is: 742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.24 : 1,483.34 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.24/1,483.34 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.24x = 1,483.34 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.24x = 734,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,417.70/989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.41

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