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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,473.21 and 495.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,473.21 and 495.41 is: 742.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,473.21 = 495.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,473.21 = 495.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,473.21 × 495.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 729,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,835.60/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.74

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