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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.10, 1,494.99 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.10, 1,494.99 and 510.48 is: 764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.10 : 1,494.99 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.10/1,494.99 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.10x = 1,494.99 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.10x = 763,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,162.50/998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.62

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