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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.88, 1,498.94 and 536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.88, 1,498.94 and 536.51 is: 805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.88 : 1,498.94 = 536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.88/1,498.94 = 536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.88x = 1,498.94 × 536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.88x = 804,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,186.12/998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.09

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