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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,494.13 and 557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,494.13 and 557.70 is: 836.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,494.13 = 557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,494.13 = 557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,494.13 × 557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 833,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,276.30/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.02

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