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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.15, 1,495.60 and 580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.15, 1,495.60 and 580.91 is: 871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.15 : 1,495.60 = 580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.15/1,495.60 = 580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.15x = 1,495.60 × 580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.15x = 868,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,806.09/997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.29

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