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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.07, 1,495.30 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.07, 1,495.30 and 533.17 is: 801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.07 : 1,495.30 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.07/1,495.30 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.07x = 1,495.30 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.07x = 797,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,249.10/995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.20

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