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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.56, 1,494.81 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.56, 1,494.81 and 535.24 is: 802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.56 : 1,494.81 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.56/1,494.81 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.56x = 1,494.81 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.56x = 800,085.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,085.93/996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.85

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