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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.80, 1,492.50 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.80, 1,492.50 and 563.18 is: 843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.80 : 1,492.50 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.80/1,492.50 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.80x = 1,492.50 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.80x = 840,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,546.15/996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.24

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