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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.14, 1,493.66 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.14, 1,493.66 and 532.82 is: 798.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.14 : 1,493.66 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.14/1,493.66 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.14x = 1,493.66 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.14x = 795,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,851.92/996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.94

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