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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,491.33 and 583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,491.33 and 583.06 is: 874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,491.33 = 583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,491.33 = 583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,491.33 × 583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 869,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,534.87/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.57

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