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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.91, 1,493.21 and 587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.91, 1,493.21 and 587.24 is: 878.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.91 : 1,493.21 = 587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.91/1,493.21 = 587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.91x = 1,493.21 × 587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.91x = 876,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,866.64/997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.71

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