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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.14, 1,494.21 and 588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.14, 1,494.21 and 588.13 is: 882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.14 : 1,494.21 = 588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.14/1,494.21 = 588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.14x = 1,494.21 × 588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.14x = 878,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,789.73/996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.20

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