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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.95, 1,483.71 and 556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.95, 1,483.71 and 556.20 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.95 : 1,483.71 = 556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.95/1,483.71 = 556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.95x = 1,483.71 × 556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.95x = 825,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,239.50/989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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