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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.54, 1,492.77 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.54, 1,492.77 and 533.19 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.54 : 1,492.77 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.54/1,492.77 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.54x = 1,492.77 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.54x = 795,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,930.04/995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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