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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.37, 1,500.21 and 536.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.37, 1,500.21 and 536.49 is: 806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.37 : 1,500.21 = 536.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.37/1,500.21 = 536.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.37x = 1,500.21 × 536.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.37x = 804,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,847.66/998.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.16

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