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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.02, 1,494.62 and 558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.02, 1,494.62 and 558.26 is: 837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.02 : 1,494.62 = 558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.02/1,494.62 = 558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.02x = 1,494.62 × 558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.02x = 834,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,383.77/996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.72

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