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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.62, 1,491.93 and 586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.62, 1,491.93 and 586.60 is: 879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.62 : 1,491.93 = 586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.62/1,491.93 = 586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.62x = 1,491.93 × 586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.62x = 875,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,166.14/994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.90

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