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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.31, 1,483.26 and 372.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.31, 1,483.26 and 372.97 is: 559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.31 : 1,483.26 = 372.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.31/1,483.26 = 372.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.31x = 1,483.26 × 372.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.31x = 553,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,211.48/989.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.19

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