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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.90, 1,490.37 and 583.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.90, 1,490.37 and 583.17 is: 874.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.90 : 1,490.37 = 583.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.90/1,490.37 = 583.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.90x = 1,490.37 × 583.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.90x = 869,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,139.07/993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.47

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