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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.46, 1,493.44 and 584.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.46, 1,493.44 and 584.94 is: 877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.46 : 1,493.44 = 584.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.46/1,493.44 = 584.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.46x = 1,493.44 × 584.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.46x = 873,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,569.87/995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.56

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