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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.52, 1,489.95 and 581.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.52, 1,489.95 and 581.97 is: 873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.52 : 1,489.95 = 581.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.52/1,489.95 = 581.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.52x = 1,489.95 × 581.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.52x = 867,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,106.20/992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.64

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