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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,494.52 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,494.52 and 534.26 is: 802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,494.52 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,494.52 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,494.52 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 798,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,460.60/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.01

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