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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.18, 1,495.49 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.18, 1,495.49 and 533.30 is: 801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.18 : 1,495.49 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.18/1,495.49 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.18x = 1,495.49 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.18x = 797,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,534.67/995.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.40

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