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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.58, 1,491.01 and 532.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.58, 1,491.01 and 532.22 is: 797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.58 : 1,491.01 = 532.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.58/1,491.01 = 532.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.58x = 1,491.01 × 532.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.58x = 793,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,536.56/995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.06

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