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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.71, 1,493.37 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.71, 1,493.37 and 534.33 is: 799.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.71 : 1,493.37 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.71/1,493.37 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.71x = 1,493.37 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.71x = 797,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,952.39/997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.78

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