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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.80, 1,493.70 and 558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.80, 1,493.70 and 558.40 is: 837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.80 : 1,493.70 = 558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.80/1,493.70 = 558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.80x = 1,493.70 × 558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.80x = 834,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,082.08/995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.60

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