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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.73, 1,474.20 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.73, 1,474.20 and 495.52 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.73 : 1,474.20 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.73/1,474.20 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.73x = 1,474.20 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.73x = 730,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,491.90/982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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