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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.18, 1,495.83 and 564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.18, 1,495.83 and 564.70 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.18 : 1,495.83 = 564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.18/1,495.83 = 564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.18x = 1,495.83 × 564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.18x = 844,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,695.20/997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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