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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.95, 1,497.03 and 511.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.95, 1,497.03 and 511.11 is: 766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.95 : 1,497.03 = 511.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.95/1,497.03 = 511.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.95x = 1,497.03 × 511.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.95x = 765,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,147.96/997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.72

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