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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.01, 1,497.56 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.01, 1,497.56 and 511.07 is: 766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.01 : 1,497.56 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.01/1,497.56 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.01x = 1,497.56 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.01x = 765,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,347.95/998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.87

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