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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.48, 1,494.93 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.48, 1,494.93 and 535.51 is: 802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.48 : 1,494.93 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.48/1,494.93 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.48x = 1,494.93 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.48x = 800,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,542.49/997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.57

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