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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.40, 1,492.48 and 532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.40, 1,492.48 and 532.56 is: 799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.40 : 1,492.48 = 532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.40/1,492.48 = 532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.40x = 1,492.48 × 532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.40x = 794,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,835.15/994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.31

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