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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.51, 1,474.36 and 496.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.51, 1,474.36 and 496.00 is: 743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.51 : 1,474.36 = 496.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.51/1,474.36 = 496.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.51x = 1,474.36 × 496.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.51x = 731,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,277.63/983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.54

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