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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.96, 1,495.98 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.96, 1,495.98 and 541 is: 810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.96 : 1,495.98 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.96/1,495.98 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.96x = 1,495.98 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.96x = 809,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,325.18/997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.98

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