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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,473.66 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,473.66 and 495.54 is: 742.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,473.66 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,473.66 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,473.66 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 730,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,257.48/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.77

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