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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,487.66 and 581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,487.66 and 581.34 is: 871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,487.66 = 581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,487.66 = 581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,487.66 × 581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 864,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,836.26/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.74

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