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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.02, 1,472.67 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.02, 1,472.67 and 494.73 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.02 : 1,472.67 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.02/1,472.67 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.02x = 1,472.67 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.02x = 728,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,574.03/982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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