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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,495.80 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,495.80 and 586.80 is: 879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,495.80 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,495.80 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,495.80 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 877,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,735.44/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.90

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