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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.27, 1,483.15 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.27, 1,483.15 and 599.18 is: 898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.27 : 1,483.15 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.27/1,483.15 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.27x = 1,483.15 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.27x = 888,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,673.82/989.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.31

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