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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.56, 1,496.46 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.56, 1,496.46 and 510.48 is: 765.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.56 : 1,496.46 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.56/1,496.46 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.56x = 1,496.46 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.56x = 763,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,912.90/997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.78

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