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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.49, 1,487.23 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.49, 1,487.23 and 583.47 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.49 : 1,487.23 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.49/1,487.23 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.49x = 1,487.23 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.49x = 867,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,752.63/991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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