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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.53, 1,491.15 and 585.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.53, 1,491.15 and 585.86 is: 876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.53 : 1,491.15 = 585.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.53/1,491.15 = 585.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.53x = 1,491.15 × 585.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.53x = 873,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,605.14/996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.65

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