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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.73, 1,471.74 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.73, 1,471.74 and 495.12 is: 742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.73 : 1,471.74 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.73/1,471.74 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.73x = 1,471.74 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.73x = 728,687.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,687.91/981.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.25

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