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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.28, 1,489.38 and 583.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.28, 1,489.38 and 583.42 is: 874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.28 : 1,489.38 = 583.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.28/1,489.38 = 583.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.28x = 1,489.38 × 583.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.28x = 868,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,934.08/993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.81

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