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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.43, 1,497.63 and 767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.43, 1,497.63 and 767.73 is: 1,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.43 : 1,497.63 = 767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.43/1,497.63 = 767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.43x = 1,497.63 × 767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.43x = 1,149,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,767.99/998.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.58

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