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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.52, 1,483.22 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.52, 1,483.22 and 526.84 is: 789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.52 : 1,483.22 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.52/1,483.22 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.52x = 1,483.22 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.52x = 781,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,419.62/989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.70

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