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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.19, 1,490.91 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.19, 1,490.91 and 583.10 is: 873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.19 : 1,490.91 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.19/1,490.91 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.19x = 1,490.91 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.19x = 869,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,345.57/995.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.55

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