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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.72, 1,474.41 and 495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.72, 1,474.41 and 495.37 is: 743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.72 : 1,474.41 = 495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.72/1,474.41 = 495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.72x = 1,474.41 × 495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.72x = 730,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,378.48/982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.22

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