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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.77, 1,498.15 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.77, 1,498.15 and 511.55 is: 767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.77 : 1,498.15 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.77/1,498.15 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.77x = 1,498.15 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.77x = 766,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,378.63/998.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.33

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