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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.48, 1,498.64 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.48, 1,498.64 and 505.24 is: 758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.48 : 1,498.64 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.48/1,498.64 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.48x = 1,498.64 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.48x = 757,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,165.38/998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.32

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