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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.35, 1,495.04 and 558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.35, 1,495.04 and 558.81 is: 837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.35 : 1,495.04 = 558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.35/1,495.04 = 558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.35x = 1,495.04 × 558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.35x = 835,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,440.51/997.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.66

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