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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,496.38 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,496.38 and 505.04 is: 756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,496.38 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,496.38 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,496.38 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 755,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,731.76/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.53

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