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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.72, 1,498.39 and 512.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.72, 1,498.39 and 512.11 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.72 : 1,498.39 = 512.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.72/1,498.39 = 512.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.72x = 1,498.39 × 512.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.72x = 767,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,340.50/998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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