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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,495.50 and 534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,495.50 and 534.39 is: 801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,495.50 = 534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,495.50 = 534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,495.50 × 534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 799,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,180.25/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.81

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