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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.37, 1,483.56 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.37, 1,483.56 and 527.02 is: 790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.37 : 1,483.56 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.37/1,483.56 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.37x = 1,483.56 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.37x = 781,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,865.79/989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.27

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