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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.86, 1,490.92 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.86, 1,490.92 and 577.58 is: 866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.86 : 1,490.92 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.86/1,490.92 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.86x = 1,490.92 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.86x = 861,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,125.57/993.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.45

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