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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.72, 1,489.34 and 582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.72, 1,489.34 and 582.02 is: 872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.72 : 1,489.34 = 582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.72/1,489.34 = 582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.72x = 1,489.34 × 582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.72x = 866,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,825.67/993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.30

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