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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.13, 1,495.70 and 558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.13, 1,495.70 and 558.14 is: 837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.13 : 1,495.70 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.13/1,495.70 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.13x = 1,495.70 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.13x = 834,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,799.73/997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.20

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