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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.40, 1,483.88 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.40, 1,483.88 and 373.13 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.40 : 1,483.88 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.40/1,483.88 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.40x = 1,483.88 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.40x = 553,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,670.86/989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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