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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.12, 1,491.54 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.12, 1,491.54 and 531.40 is: 797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.12 : 1,491.54 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.12/1,491.54 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.12x = 1,491.54 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.12x = 792,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,604.36/994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.29

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