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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,474.10 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,474.10 and 495.50 is: 743.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,474.10 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,474.10 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,474.10 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 730,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,416.55/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.71

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