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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,474.50 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,474.50 and 495.84 is: 744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,474.50 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,474.50 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,474.50 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 731,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,116.08/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.23

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