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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,496.90 and 510.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,496.90 and 510.53 is: 765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,496.90 = 510.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,496.90 = 510.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,496.90 × 510.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 764,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,204.87/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.31

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