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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.82, 1,472.71 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.82, 1,472.71 and 494.74 is: 742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.82 : 1,472.71 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.82/1,472.71 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.82x = 1,472.71 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.82x = 728,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,608.55/981.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.10

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