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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.69, 1,491.66 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.69, 1,491.66 and 583.60 is: 874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.69 : 1,491.66 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.69/1,491.66 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.69x = 1,491.66 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.69x = 870,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,529.86/995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.30

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