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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.46, 1,486.71 and 580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.46, 1,486.71 and 580.73 is: 870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.46 : 1,486.71 = 580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.46/1,486.71 = 580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.46x = 1,486.71 × 580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.46x = 863,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,369.66/991.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.80

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