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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.62, 1,483.51 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.62, 1,483.51 and 372.90 is: 559.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.62 : 1,483.51 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.62/1,483.51 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.62x = 1,483.51 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.62x = 553,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,200.88/989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.00

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