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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.05, 1,499.82 and 536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.05, 1,499.82 and 536.17 is: 805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.05 : 1,499.82 = 536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.05/1,499.82 = 536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.05x = 1,499.82 × 536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.05x = 804,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,158.49/998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.73

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