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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.21, 1,496.06 and 586.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.21, 1,496.06 and 586.69 is: 880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.21 : 1,496.06 = 586.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.21/1,496.06 = 586.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.21x = 1,496.06 × 586.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.21x = 877,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,723.44/997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.18

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