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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.65, 1,496.35 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.65, 1,496.35 and 581.41 is: 872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.65 : 1,496.35 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.65/1,496.35 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.65x = 1,496.35 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.65x = 869,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,989.95/997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.04

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