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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.14, 1,471.77 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.14, 1,471.77 and 494.52 is: 741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.14 : 1,471.77 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.14/1,471.77 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.14x = 1,471.77 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.14x = 727,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,819.70/982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.05

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