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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.98, 1,494.25 and 558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.98, 1,494.25 and 558.09 is: 836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.98 : 1,494.25 = 558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.98/1,494.25 = 558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.98x = 1,494.25 × 558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.98x = 833,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,924.59/996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.45

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