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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.92, 1,490.34 and 582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.92, 1,490.34 and 582.81 is: 873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.92 : 1,490.34 = 582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.92/1,490.34 = 582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.92x = 1,490.34 × 582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.92x = 868,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,585.66/994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.02

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