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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.91, 1,498.35 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.91, 1,498.35 and 511.68 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.91 : 1,498.35 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.91/1,498.35 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.91x = 1,498.35 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.91x = 766,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,675.73/998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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