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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.92, 1,488.51 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.92, 1,488.51 and 581.88 is: 873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.92 : 1,488.51 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.92/1,488.51 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.92x = 1,488.51 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.92x = 866,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,134.20/991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.19

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