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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.28, 1,483.82 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.28, 1,483.82 and 258.76 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.28 : 1,483.82 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.28/1,483.82 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.28x = 1,483.82 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.28x = 383,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,951.97/989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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