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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.09, 1,496.83 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.09, 1,496.83 and 534.12 is: 802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.09 : 1,496.83 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.09/1,496.83 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.09x = 1,496.83 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.09x = 799,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,486.84/996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.63

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