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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.54, 1,491.45 and 582.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.54, 1,491.45 and 582.97 is: 875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.54 : 1,491.45 = 582.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.54/1,491.45 = 582.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.54x = 1,491.45 × 582.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.54x = 869,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,470.61/993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.12

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