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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.08, 1,487.77 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.08, 1,487.77 and 580.52 is: 871.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.08 : 1,487.77 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.08/1,487.77 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.08x = 1,487.77 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.08x = 863,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,671.35/991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.44

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