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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,489.86 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,489.86 and 582.96 is: 873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,489.86 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,489.86 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,489.86 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 868,528.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,528.79/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.02

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