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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.58, 1,497.56 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.58, 1,497.56 and 534.67 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.58 : 1,497.56 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.58/1,497.56 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.58x = 1,497.56 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.58x = 800,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,700.41/996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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