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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.90, 1,497.27 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.90, 1,497.27 and 511.28 is: 766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.90 : 1,497.27 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.90/1,497.27 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.90x = 1,497.27 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.90x = 765,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,524.21/998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.37

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