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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.04, 1,495.26 and 509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.04, 1,495.26 and 509.88 is: 763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.04 : 1,495.26 = 509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.04/1,495.26 = 509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.04x = 1,495.26 × 509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.04x = 762,403.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,403.17/998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.90

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