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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.85, 1,497.60 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.85, 1,497.60 and 530.40 is: 795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.85 : 1,497.60 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.85/1,497.60 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.85x = 1,497.60 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.85x = 794,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,327.04/998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.24

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