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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.12, 1,489.56 and 581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.12, 1,489.56 and 581.40 is: 872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.12 : 1,489.56 = 581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.12/1,489.56 = 581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.12x = 1,489.56 × 581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.12x = 866,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,030.18/993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.03

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