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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.44, 1,483.54 and 578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.44, 1,483.54 and 578.48 is: 867.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.44 : 1,483.54 = 578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.44/1,483.54 = 578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.44x = 1,483.54 × 578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.44x = 858,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,189.36/989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.35

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