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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.31, 1,494.95 and 510.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.31, 1,494.95 and 510.09 is: 764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.31 : 1,494.95 = 510.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.31/1,494.95 = 510.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.31x = 1,494.95 × 510.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.31x = 762,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,556.50/997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.62

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