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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,495.81 and 509.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,495.81 and 509.99 is: 765.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,495.81 = 509.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,495.81 = 509.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,495.81 × 509.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 762,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,848.14/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.06

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