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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.54, 1,482.49 and 502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.54, 1,482.49 and 502.94 is: 753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.54 : 1,482.49 = 502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.54/1,482.49 = 502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.54x = 1,482.49 × 502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.54x = 745,603.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,603.52/989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.48

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