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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.59, 1,486.93 and 580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.59, 1,486.93 and 580.85 is: 871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.59 : 1,486.93 = 580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.59/1,486.93 = 580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.59x = 1,486.93 × 580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.59x = 863,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,678.52/991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.00

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