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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.73, 1,483.20 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.73, 1,483.20 and 502.20 is: 752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.73 : 1,483.20 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.73/1,483.20 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.73x = 1,483.20 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.73x = 744,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,863.04/989.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.59

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