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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.73, 1,482.75 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.73, 1,482.75 and 503.10 is: 753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.73 : 1,482.75 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.73/1,482.75 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.73x = 1,482.75 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.73x = 745,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,971.53/989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.71

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