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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.30, 1,482.98 and 556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.30, 1,482.98 and 556.13 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.30 : 1,482.98 = 556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.30/1,482.98 = 556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.30x = 1,482.98 × 556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.30x = 824,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,719.47/989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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