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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,492.75 and 532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,492.75 and 532.63 is: 798.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,492.75 = 532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,492.75 = 532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,492.75 × 532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 795,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,083.43/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.28

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