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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.36, 1,491.67 and 578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.36, 1,491.67 and 578.08 is: 867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.36 : 1,491.67 = 578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.36/1,491.67 = 578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.36x = 1,491.67 × 578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.36x = 862,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,304.59/994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.20

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