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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.89, 1,491.09 and 583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.89, 1,491.09 and 583.39 is: 875.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.89 : 1,491.09 = 583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.89/1,491.09 = 583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.89x = 1,491.09 × 583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.89x = 869,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,887.00/993.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.23

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