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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.51, 1,495.81 and 535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.51, 1,495.81 and 535.17 is: 802.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.51 : 1,495.81 = 535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.51/1,495.81 = 535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.51x = 1,495.81 × 535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.51x = 800,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,512.64/997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.51

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