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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.34, 1,483.08 and 501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.34, 1,483.08 and 501.81 is: 752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.34 : 1,483.08 = 501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.34/1,483.08 = 501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.34x = 1,483.08 × 501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.34x = 744,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,224.37/989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.24

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