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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,473.66 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,473.66 and 495.12 is: 742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,473.66 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,473.66 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,473.66 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 729,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,638.54/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.73

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