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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.92, 1,497.30 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.92, 1,497.30 and 511.84 is: 767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.92 : 1,497.30 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.92/1,497.30 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.92x = 1,497.30 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.92x = 766,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,378.03/998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.21

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