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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.52, 1,489.82 and 582.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.52, 1,489.82 and 582.78 is: 873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.52 : 1,489.82 = 582.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.52/1,489.82 = 582.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.52x = 1,489.82 × 582.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.52x = 868,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,237.30/993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.90

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