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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.48, 1,483.47 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.48, 1,483.47 and 488.86 is: 732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.48 : 1,483.47 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.48/1,483.47 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.48x = 1,483.47 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.48x = 725,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,205.44/989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.92

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