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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.90, 1,497.99 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.90, 1,497.99 and 535.02 is: 803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.90 : 1,497.99 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.90/1,497.99 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.90x = 1,497.99 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.90x = 801,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,454.61/996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.95

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