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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.68, 1,473.62 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.68, 1,473.62 and 495.16 is: 743.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.68 : 1,473.62 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.68/1,473.62 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.68x = 1,473.62 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.68x = 729,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,677.68/981.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.29

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