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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.38, 1,497.66 and 511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.38, 1,497.66 and 511.12 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.38 : 1,497.66 = 511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.38/1,497.66 = 511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.38x = 1,497.66 × 511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.38x = 765,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,483.98/998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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