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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.40, 1,495.48 and 534.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.40, 1,495.48 and 534.56 is: 802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.40 : 1,495.48 = 534.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.40/1,495.48 = 534.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.40x = 1,495.48 × 534.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.40x = 799,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,423.79/996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.31

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