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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.64, 1,491.96 and 586.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.64, 1,491.96 and 586.63 is: 879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.64 : 1,491.96 = 586.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.64/1,491.96 = 586.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.64x = 1,491.96 × 586.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.64x = 875,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,228.49/994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.95

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