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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.94, 1,482.15 and 500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.94, 1,482.15 and 500.59 is: 749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.94 : 1,482.15 = 500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.94/1,482.15 = 500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.94x = 1,482.15 × 500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.94x = 741,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,949.47/989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.49

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