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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.32, 1,494.99 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.32, 1,494.99 and 509.28 is: 763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.32 : 1,494.99 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.32/1,494.99 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.32x = 1,494.99 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.32x = 761,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,368.51/997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.41

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