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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.25, 1,482.82 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.25, 1,482.82 and 501.27 is: 751.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.25 : 1,482.82 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.25/1,482.82 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.25x = 1,482.82 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.25x = 743,293.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,293.18/989.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.37

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