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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.98, 1,497.18 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.98, 1,497.18 and 537 is: 804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.98 : 1,497.18 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.98/1,497.18 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.98x = 1,497.18 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.98x = 803,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,985.66/998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.81

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