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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,496.22 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,496.22 and 581.14 is: 871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,496.22 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,496.22 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,496.22 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 869,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,513.29/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.71

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