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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.21, 1,497.61 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.21, 1,497.61 and 511.60 is: 767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.21 : 1,497.61 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.21/1,497.61 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.21x = 1,497.61 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.21x = 766,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,177.28/998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.55

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