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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.01, 1,493.56 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.01, 1,493.56 and 533.71 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.01 : 1,493.56 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.01/1,493.56 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.01x = 1,493.56 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.01x = 797,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,127.91/996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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