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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.78, 1,493.91 and 508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.78, 1,493.91 and 508.45 is: 761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.78 : 1,493.91 = 508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.78/1,493.91 = 508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.78x = 1,493.91 × 508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.78x = 759,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,578.54/997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.27

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