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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.99, 1,486.17 and 580.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.99, 1,486.17 and 580.39 is: 869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.99 : 1,486.17 = 580.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.99/1,486.17 = 580.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.99x = 1,486.17 × 580.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.99x = 862,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,558.21/991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.52

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