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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.65, 1,495.98 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.65, 1,495.98 and 535.59 is: 803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.65 : 1,495.98 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.65/1,495.98 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.65x = 1,495.98 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.65x = 801,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,231.93/997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.12

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