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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.51, 1,492.81 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.51, 1,492.81 and 533.17 is: 799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.51 : 1,492.81 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.51/1,492.81 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.51x = 1,492.81 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.51x = 795,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,921.51/995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.51

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