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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.28, 1,489.36 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.28, 1,489.36 and 583.44 is: 874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.28 : 1,489.36 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.28/1,489.36 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.28x = 1,489.36 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.28x = 868,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,952.20/993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.83

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