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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.58, 1,498.17 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.58, 1,498.17 and 511.98 is: 768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.58 : 1,498.17 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.58/1,498.17 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.58x = 1,498.17 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.58x = 767,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,033.08/998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.12

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