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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.70, 1,482.96 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.70, 1,482.96 and 550.56 is: 824.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.70 : 1,482.96 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.70/1,482.96 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.70x = 1,482.96 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.70x = 816,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,458.46/989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.96

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