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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.71, 1,495.68 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.71, 1,495.68 and 535.74 is: 803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.71 : 1,495.68 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.71/1,495.68 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.71x = 1,495.68 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.71x = 801,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,295.60/997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.13

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