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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.52, 1,496.27 and 510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.52, 1,496.27 and 510.30 is: 765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.52 : 1,496.27 = 510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.52/1,496.27 = 510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.52x = 1,496.27 × 510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.52x = 763,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,547.86/997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.45

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