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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.59, 1,495.49 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.59, 1,495.49 and 586.52 is: 880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.59 : 1,495.49 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.59/1,495.49 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.59x = 1,495.49 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.59x = 877,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,134.79/996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.14

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