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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.70, 1,496.70 and 582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.70, 1,496.70 and 582.45 is: 872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.70 : 1,496.70 = 582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.70/1,496.70 = 582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.70x = 1,496.70 × 582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.70x = 871,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,752.92/998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.89

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