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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.64, 1,493.15 and 557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.64, 1,493.15 and 557.36 is: 835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.64 : 1,493.15 = 557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.64/1,493.15 = 557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.64x = 1,493.15 × 557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.64x = 832,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,222.08/996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.03

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