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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.49, 1,498.65 and 766.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.49, 1,498.65 and 766.64 is: 1,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.49 : 1,498.65 = 766.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.49/1,498.65 = 766.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.49x = 1,498.65 × 766.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.49x = 1,148,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,917.54/998.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.66

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