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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.15, 1,494.26 and 557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.15, 1,494.26 and 557.38 is: 836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.15 : 1,494.26 = 557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.15/1,494.26 = 557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.15x = 1,494.26 × 557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.15x = 832,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,870.64/996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.09

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