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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.63, 1,483.38 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.63, 1,483.38 and 526.94 is: 789.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.63 : 1,483.38 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.63/1,483.38 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.63x = 1,483.38 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.63x = 781,652.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,652.26/989.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.84

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