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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.60, 1,483.64 and 599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.60, 1,483.64 and 599.51 is: 898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.60 : 1,483.64 = 599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.60/1,483.64 = 599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.60x = 1,483.64 × 599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.60x = 889,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,446.60/989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.80

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