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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.12, 1,374.86 and 582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.12, 1,374.86 and 582.20 is: 803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.12 : 1,374.86 = 582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.12/1,374.86 = 582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.12x = 1,374.86 × 582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.12x = 800,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,443.49/996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.56

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