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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.20, 1,491.63 and 533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.20, 1,491.63 and 533.31 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.20 : 1,491.63 = 533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.20/1,491.63 = 533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.20x = 1,491.63 × 533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.20x = 795,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,500.23/995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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