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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.04, 1,487.56 and 581.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.04, 1,487.56 and 581.31 is: 871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.04 : 1,487.56 = 581.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.04/1,487.56 = 581.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.04x = 1,487.56 × 581.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.04x = 864,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,733.50/992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.67

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