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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.83, 1,493.28 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.83, 1,493.28 and 533.99 is: 799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.83 : 1,493.28 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.83/1,493.28 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.83x = 1,493.28 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.83x = 797,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,389.12/996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.93

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