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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.43, 1,496.36 and 511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.43, 1,496.36 and 511.65 is: 766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.43 : 1,496.36 = 511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.43/1,496.36 = 511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.43x = 1,496.36 × 511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.43x = 765,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,610.04/998.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.81

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