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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,475.39 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,475.39 and 496.38 is: 745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,475.39 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,475.39 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,475.39 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 732,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,347.00/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.02

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