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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.96, 1,495.70 and 509.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.96, 1,495.70 and 509.66 is: 763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.96 : 1,495.70 = 509.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.96/1,495.70 = 509.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.96x = 1,495.70 × 509.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.96x = 762,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,298.46/998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.09

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