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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.26, 1,494.45 and 557.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.26, 1,494.45 and 557.51 is: 836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.26 : 1,494.45 = 557.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.26/1,494.45 = 557.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.26x = 1,494.45 × 557.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.26x = 833,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,163.35/996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.30

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