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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.43, 1,472.93 and 495.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.43, 1,472.93 and 495.83 is: 743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.43 : 1,472.93 = 495.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.43/1,472.93 = 495.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.43x = 1,472.93 × 495.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.43x = 730,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,315.52/982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.38

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