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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.33, 1,491.73 and 599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.33, 1,491.73 and 599.84 is: 898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.33 : 1,491.73 = 599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.33/1,491.73 = 599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.33x = 1,491.73 × 599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.33x = 894,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,788.87/996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.08

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