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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.42, 1,489.68 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.42, 1,489.68 and 582.66 is: 873.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.42 : 1,489.68 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.42/1,489.68 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.42x = 1,489.68 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.42x = 867,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,976.95/993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.73

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