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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.49, 1,483.35 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.49, 1,483.35 and 550.22 is: 824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.49 : 1,483.35 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.49/1,483.35 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.49x = 1,483.35 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.49x = 816,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,161.42/989.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.83

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