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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.33, 1,474.40 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.33, 1,474.40 and 495.72 is: 744.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.33 : 1,474.40 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.33/1,474.40 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.33x = 1,474.40 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.33x = 730,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,890.81/982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.04

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