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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.82, 1,491.80 and 584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.82, 1,491.80 and 584.10 is: 875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.82 : 1,491.80 = 584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.82/1,491.80 = 584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.82x = 1,491.80 × 584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.82x = 871,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,357.46/994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.90

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