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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.43, 1,483.48 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.43, 1,483.48 and 526.92 is: 790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.43 : 1,483.48 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.43/1,483.48 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.43x = 1,483.48 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.43x = 781,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,675.28/989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.03

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