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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.38, 1,496.68 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.38, 1,496.68 and 535.01 is: 802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.38 : 1,496.68 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.38/1,496.68 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.38x = 1,496.68 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.38x = 800,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,729.95/997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.83

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