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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.99, 1,494.78 and 585.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.99, 1,494.78 and 585.47 is: 878.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.99 : 1,494.78 = 585.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.99/1,494.78 = 585.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.99x = 1,494.78 × 585.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.99x = 875,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,148.85/995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.67

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