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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.56, 1,494.86 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.56, 1,494.86 and 558.48 is: 837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.56 : 1,494.86 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.56/1,494.86 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.56x = 1,494.86 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.56x = 834,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,852.23/996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.74

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