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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.71, 1,488.87 and 531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.71, 1,488.87 and 531.33 is: 795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.71 : 1,488.87 = 531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.71/1,488.87 = 531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.71x = 1,488.87 × 531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.71x = 791,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,081.30/994.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.29

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