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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.09, 1,495.33 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.09, 1,495.33 and 533.12 is: 801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.09 : 1,495.33 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.09/1,495.33 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.09x = 1,495.33 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.09x = 797,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,181.52/995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.12

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