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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.64, 1,495.28 and 586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.64, 1,495.28 and 586.16 is: 879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.64 : 1,495.28 = 586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.64/1,495.28 = 586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.64x = 1,495.28 × 586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.64x = 876,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,473.32/996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.43

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