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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.57, 1,483.47 and 555.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.57, 1,483.47 and 555.81 is: 833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.57 : 1,483.47 = 555.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.57/1,483.47 = 555.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.57x = 1,483.47 × 555.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.57x = 824,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,527.46/989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.22

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