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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.94, 1,499.13 and 511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.94, 1,499.13 and 511.50 is: 767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.94 : 1,499.13 = 511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.94/1,499.13 = 511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.94x = 1,499.13 × 511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.94x = 766,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,805.00/998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.62

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