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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.83, 1,473.02 and 495.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.83, 1,473.02 and 495.61 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.83 : 1,473.02 = 495.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.83/1,473.02 = 495.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.83x = 1,473.02 × 495.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.83x = 730,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,044.68/982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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