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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.66, 1,491.60 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.66, 1,491.60 and 583.56 is: 875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.66 : 1,491.60 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.66/1,491.60 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.66x = 1,491.60 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.66x = 870,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,438.10/993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.99

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