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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.53, 1,474.79 and 495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.53, 1,474.79 and 495.59 is: 743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.53 : 1,474.79 = 495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.53/1,474.79 = 495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.53x = 1,474.79 × 495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.53x = 730,881.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,881.32/982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.88

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