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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.90, 1,483.43 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.90, 1,483.43 and 556.14 is: 833.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.90 : 1,483.43 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.90/1,483.43 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.90x = 1,483.43 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.90x = 824,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,991.98/989.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.41

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