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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.94, 1,497.24 and 510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.94, 1,497.24 and 510.86 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.94 : 1,497.24 = 510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.94/1,497.24 = 510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.94x = 1,497.24 × 510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.94x = 764,880.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,880.03/997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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