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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.63, 1,474.10 and 495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.63, 1,474.10 and 495.42 is: 743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.63 : 1,474.10 = 495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.63/1,474.10 = 495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.63x = 1,474.10 × 495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.63x = 730,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,292.47/982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.20

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