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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.52, 1,495.37 and 558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.52, 1,495.37 and 558.76 is: 838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.52 : 1,495.37 = 558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.52/1,495.37 = 558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.52x = 1,495.37 × 558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.52x = 835,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,550.15/996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.47

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