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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,494 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,494 and 557.28 is: 835.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,494 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,494 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,494 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 832,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,576.32/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.92

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