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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.39, 1,494.38 and 558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.39, 1,494.38 and 558.08 is: 837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.39 : 1,494.38 = 558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.39/1,494.38 = 558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.39x = 1,494.38 × 558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.39x = 833,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,983.59/996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.01

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