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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,495.18 and 558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,495.18 and 558.62 is: 837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,495.18 = 558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,495.18 = 558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,495.18 × 558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 835,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,237.45/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.35

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