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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.33, 1,472.03 and 494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.33, 1,472.03 and 494.12 is: 741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.33 : 1,472.03 = 494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.33/1,472.03 = 494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.33x = 1,472.03 × 494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.33x = 727,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,353.34/981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.19

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