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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.47, 1,486.65 and 580.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.47, 1,486.65 and 580.37 is: 869.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.47 : 1,486.65 = 580.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.47/1,486.65 = 580.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.47x = 1,486.65 × 580.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.47x = 862,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,801.80/992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.35

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