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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.35, 1,482.99 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.35, 1,482.99 and 372.63 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.35 : 1,482.99 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.35/1,482.99 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.35x = 1,482.99 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.35x = 552,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,606.56/989.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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