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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.81, 1,494.23 and 558.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.81, 1,494.23 and 558.42 is: 837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.81 : 1,494.23 = 558.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.81/1,494.23 = 558.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.81x = 1,494.23 × 558.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.81x = 834,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,405.12/996.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.08

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