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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.24, 1,493.76 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.24, 1,493.76 and 534.48 is: 801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.24 : 1,493.76 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.24/1,493.76 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.24x = 1,493.76 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.24x = 798,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,384.84/996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.40

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