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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.09, 1,491.56 and 531.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.09, 1,491.56 and 531.75 is: 797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.09 : 1,491.56 = 531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.09/1,491.56 = 531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.09x = 1,491.56 × 531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.09x = 793,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,137.03/994.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.85

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