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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.75, 1,483.85 and 373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.75, 1,483.85 and 373.43 is: 559.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.75 : 1,483.85 = 373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.75/1,483.85 = 373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.75x = 1,483.85 × 373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.75x = 554,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,118.75/989.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.86

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