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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.36, 1,497.76 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.36, 1,497.76 and 503.53 is: 755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.36 : 1,497.76 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.36/1,497.76 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.36x = 1,497.76 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.36x = 754,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,167.09/998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.41

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