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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.80, 1,482 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.80, 1,482 and 556.24 is: 832.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.80 : 1,482 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.80/1,482 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.80x = 1,482 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.80x = 824,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,347.68/989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.84

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