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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.74, 1,490.88 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.74, 1,490.88 and 582.12 is: 873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.74 : 1,490.88 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.74/1,490.88 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.74x = 1,490.88 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.74x = 867,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,871.07/993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.34

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