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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.80, 1,496.16 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.80, 1,496.16 and 511.26 is: 766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.80 : 1,496.16 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.80/1,496.16 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.80x = 1,496.16 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.80x = 764,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,926.76/997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.61

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