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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.72, 1,483.14 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.72, 1,483.14 and 716.40 is: 1,073.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.72 : 1,483.14 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.72/1,483.14 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.72x = 1,483.14 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.72x = 1,062,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,521.50/989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.56

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