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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.14, 1,473.24 and 494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.14, 1,473.24 and 494.92 is: 742.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.14 : 1,473.24 = 494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.14/1,473.24 = 494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.14x = 1,473.24 × 494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.14x = 729,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,135.94/982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.40

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