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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.78, 1,483.77 and 527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.78, 1,483.77 and 527.88 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.78 : 1,483.77 = 527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.78/1,483.77 = 527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.78x = 1,483.77 × 527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.78x = 783,252.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,252.51/989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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