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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.60, 1,496.16 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.60, 1,496.16 and 535.20 is: 802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.60 : 1,496.16 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.60/1,496.16 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.60x = 1,496.16 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.60x = 800,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,744.83/997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.67

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