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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.04, 1,495.56 and 543.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.04, 1,495.56 and 543.92 is: 815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.04 : 1,495.56 = 543.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.04/1,495.56 = 543.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.04x = 1,495.56 × 543.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.04x = 813,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,465.00/997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.88

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