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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.73, 1,496.27 and 512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.73, 1,496.27 and 512.33 is: 767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.73 : 1,496.27 = 512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.73/1,496.27 = 512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.73x = 1,496.27 × 512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.73x = 766,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,577.81/998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.55

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