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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.77, 1,492.04 and 578.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.77, 1,492.04 and 578.54 is: 867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.77 : 1,492.04 = 578.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.77/1,492.04 = 578.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.77x = 1,492.04 × 578.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.77x = 863,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,194.47/994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.73

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