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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.74, 1,489.39 and 583.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.74, 1,489.39 and 583.17 is: 874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.74 : 1,489.39 = 583.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.74/1,489.39 = 583.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.74x = 1,489.39 × 583.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.74x = 868,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,560.52/993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.04

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