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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.74, 1,487.58 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.74, 1,487.58 and 580.56 is: 870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.74 : 1,487.58 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.74/1,487.58 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.74x = 1,487.58 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.74x = 863,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,629.44/991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.82

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