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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.52, 1,496.48 and 586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.52, 1,496.48 and 586.44 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.52 : 1,496.48 = 586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.52/1,496.48 = 586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.52x = 1,496.48 × 586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.52x = 877,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,592.80/997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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