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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.56, 1,498.75 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.56, 1,498.75 and 511.95 is: 768.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.56 : 1,498.75 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.56/1,498.75 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.56x = 1,498.75 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.56x = 767,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,285.06/998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.39

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