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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.74, 1,488.14 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.74, 1,488.14 and 581.68 is: 872.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.74 : 1,488.14 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.74/1,488.14 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.74x = 1,488.14 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.74x = 865,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,622.41/991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.83

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