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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,494.68 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,494.68 and 587.04 is: 879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,494.68 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,494.68 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,494.68 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 877,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,436.95/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.61

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