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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,493.17 and 587.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,493.17 and 587.61 is: 881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,493.17 = 587.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,493.17 = 587.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,493.17 × 587.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 877,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,400.15/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.30

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