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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,496.76 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,496.76 and 587.16 is: 880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,496.76 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,496.76 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,496.76 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 878,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,837.60/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.88

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