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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,497.02 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,497.02 and 510.96 is: 765.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,497.02 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,497.02 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,497.02 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 764,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,914.78/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.73

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