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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.57, 1,483.95 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.57, 1,483.95 and 372.95 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.57 : 1,483.95 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.57/1,483.95 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.57x = 1,483.95 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.57x = 553,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,431.73/989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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