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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.30, 1,483.26 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.30, 1,483.26 and 715.92 is: 1,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.30 : 1,483.26 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.30/1,483.26 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.30x = 1,483.26 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.30x = 1,061,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,895.50/989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.39

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