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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.87, 1,499.46 and 535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.87, 1,499.46 and 535.99 is: 805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.87 : 1,499.46 = 535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.87/1,499.46 = 535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.87x = 1,499.46 × 535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.87x = 803,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,695.57/997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.41

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