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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.56, 1,483.44 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.56, 1,483.44 and 604 is: 905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.56 : 1,483.44 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.56/1,483.44 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.56x = 1,483.44 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.56x = 895,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,997.76/989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.45

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