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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.39, 1,497.97 and 536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.39, 1,497.97 and 536.01 is: 803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.39 : 1,497.97 = 536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.39/1,497.97 = 536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.39x = 1,497.97 × 536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.39x = 802,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,926.90/999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.42

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