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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.21, 1,491.12 and 532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.21, 1,491.12 and 532.83 is: 797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.21 : 1,491.12 = 532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.21/1,491.12 = 532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.21x = 1,491.12 × 532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.21x = 794,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,513.47/996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.54

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