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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.71, 1,494.18 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.71, 1,494.18 and 534.74 is: 801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.71 : 1,494.18 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.71/1,494.18 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.71x = 1,494.18 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.71x = 798,990.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,990.34/996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.63

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