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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.14, 1,496.64 and 510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.14, 1,496.64 and 510.54 is: 766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.14 : 1,496.64 = 510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.14/1,496.64 = 510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.14x = 1,496.64 × 510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.14x = 764,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,094.59/997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.29

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