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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.03, 1,491.90 and 586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.03, 1,491.90 and 586.36 is: 877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.03 : 1,491.90 = 586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.03/1,491.90 = 586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.03x = 1,491.90 × 586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.03x = 874,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,790.48/997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.40

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