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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.58, 1,489.82 and 582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.58, 1,489.82 and 582.47 is: 872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.58 : 1,489.82 = 582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.58/1,489.82 = 582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.58x = 1,489.82 × 582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.58x = 867,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,768.13/994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.50

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