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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.04, 1,493.55 and 585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.04, 1,493.55 and 585.30 is: 877.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.04 : 1,493.55 = 585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.04/1,493.55 = 585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.04x = 1,493.55 × 585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.04x = 874,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,174.82/996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.65

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