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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.57, 1,483.27 and 501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.57, 1,483.27 and 501.55 is: 751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.57 : 1,483.27 = 501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.57/1,483.27 = 501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.57x = 1,483.27 × 501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.57x = 743,934.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,934.07/989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.78

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