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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.44, 1,496.88 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.44, 1,496.88 and 565.44 is: 848.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.44 : 1,496.88 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.44/1,496.88 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.44x = 1,496.88 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.44x = 846,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,395.83/997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.57

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