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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.64, 1,498.46 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.64, 1,498.46 and 511.62 is: 767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.64 : 1,498.46 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.64/1,498.46 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.64x = 1,498.46 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.64x = 766,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,642.11/998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.69

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