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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.14, 1,486.35 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.14, 1,486.35 and 582.90 is: 874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.14 : 1,486.35 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.14/1,486.35 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.14x = 1,486.35 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.14x = 866,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,393.42/991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.14

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