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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.50, 1,495 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.50, 1,495 and 534.13 is: 800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.50 : 1,495 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.50/1,495 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.50x = 1,495 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.50x = 798,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,524.35/997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.53

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