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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,495.76 and 586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,495.76 and 586.45 is: 878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,495.76 = 586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,495.76 = 586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,495.76 × 586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 877,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,180.97/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.45

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