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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.32, 1,473.46 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.32, 1,473.46 and 495.24 is: 742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.32 : 1,473.46 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.32/1,473.46 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.32x = 1,473.46 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.32x = 729,716.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,716.33/982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.85

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