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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.26, 1,495.34 and 586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.26, 1,495.34 and 586.16 is: 878.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.26 : 1,495.34 = 586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.26/1,495.34 = 586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.26x = 1,495.34 × 586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.26x = 876,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,508.49/998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.04

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