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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.12, 1,498.04 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.12, 1,498.04 and 511.44 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.12 : 1,498.04 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.12/1,498.04 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.12x = 1,498.04 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.12x = 766,157.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,157.58/998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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