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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.57, 1,495.85 and 581.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.57, 1,495.85 and 581.23 is: 871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.57 : 1,495.85 = 581.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.57/1,495.85 = 581.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.57x = 1,495.85 × 581.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.57x = 869,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,441.26/997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.56

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