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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.27, 1,492.34 and 584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.27, 1,492.34 and 584.16 is: 875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.27 : 1,492.34 = 584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.27/1,492.34 = 584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.27x = 1,492.34 × 584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.27x = 871,768.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,768.50/996.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.04

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