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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.99, 1,470.96 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.99, 1,470.96 and 494.10 is: 740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.99 : 1,470.96 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.99/1,470.96 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.99x = 1,470.96 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.99x = 726,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,801.34/981.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.13

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