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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,494.59 and 535.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,494.59 and 535.53 is: 802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,494.59 = 535.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,494.59 = 535.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,494.59 × 535.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 800,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,397.78/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.37

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