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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.08, 1,496.70 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.08, 1,496.70 and 510.88 is: 766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.08 : 1,496.70 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.08/1,496.70 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.08x = 1,496.70 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.08x = 764,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,634.10/998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.11

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