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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,490.85 and 584.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,490.85 and 584.18 is: 875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,490.85 = 584.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,490.85 = 584.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,490.85 × 584.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 870,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,914.38/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.96

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