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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.72, 1,491.48 and 583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.72, 1,491.48 and 583.66 is: 875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.72 : 1,491.48 = 583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.72/1,491.48 = 583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.72x = 1,491.48 × 583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.72x = 870,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,517.22/994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.14

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