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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.48, 1,488.33 and 582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.48, 1,488.33 and 582.81 is: 873.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.48 : 1,488.33 = 582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.48/1,488.33 = 582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.48x = 1,488.33 × 582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.48x = 867,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,413.61/993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.11

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