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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.32, 1,498.17 and 511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.32, 1,498.17 and 511.69 is: 767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.32 : 1,498.17 = 511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.32/1,498.17 = 511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.32x = 1,498.17 × 511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.32x = 766,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,598.61/998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.89

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