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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.66, 1,473.92 and 495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.66, 1,473.92 and 495.34 is: 742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.66 : 1,473.92 = 495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.66/1,473.92 = 495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.66x = 1,473.92 × 495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.66x = 730,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,091.53/982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.97

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