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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.79, 1,492.41 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.79, 1,492.41 and 532.32 is: 798.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.79 : 1,492.41 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.79/1,492.41 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.79x = 1,492.41 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.79x = 794,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,439.69/994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.60

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