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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.78, 1,483.86 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.78, 1,483.86 and 412.34 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.78 : 1,483.86 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.78/1,483.86 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.78x = 1,483.86 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.78x = 611,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,854.83/989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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