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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.68, 1,483.42 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.68, 1,483.42 and 502.04 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.68 : 1,483.42 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.68/1,483.42 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.68x = 1,483.42 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.68x = 744,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,736.18/989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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