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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.69, 1,483.88 and 372.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.69, 1,483.88 and 372.65 is: 558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.69 : 1,483.88 = 372.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.69/1,483.88 = 372.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.69x = 1,483.88 × 372.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.69x = 552,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,958.60/989.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.72

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