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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.06, 1,497.21 and 510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.06, 1,497.21 and 510.98 is: 766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.06 : 1,497.21 = 510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.06/1,497.21 = 510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.06x = 1,497.21 × 510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.06x = 765,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,044.37/998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.53

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