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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.40, 1,495.74 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.40, 1,495.74 and 510.36 is: 765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.40 : 1,495.74 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.40/1,495.74 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.40x = 1,495.74 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.40x = 763,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,365.87/997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.36

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