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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.12, 1,492.16 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.12, 1,492.16 and 533.20 is: 799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.12 : 1,492.16 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.12/1,492.16 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.12x = 1,492.16 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.12x = 795,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,619.71/995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.52

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