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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.11, 1,493.47 and 584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.11, 1,493.47 and 584.59 is: 877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.11 : 1,493.47 = 584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.11/1,493.47 = 584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.11x = 1,493.47 × 584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.11x = 873,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,070.30/995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.36

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