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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.45, 1,493.33 and 580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.45, 1,493.33 and 580.20 is: 869.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.45 : 1,493.33 = 580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.45/1,493.33 = 580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.45x = 1,493.33 × 580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.45x = 866,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,427.17/996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.51

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