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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.95, 1,473.84 and 495.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.95, 1,473.84 and 495.42 is: 742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.95 : 1,473.84 = 495.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.95/1,473.84 = 495.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.95x = 1,473.84 × 495.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.95x = 730,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,169.81/982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.84

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