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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.09, 1,493.06 and 532.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.09, 1,493.06 and 532.75 is: 799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.09 : 1,493.06 = 532.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.09/1,493.06 = 532.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.09x = 1,493.06 × 532.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.09x = 795,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,427.72/995.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.35

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