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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.64, 1,474.02 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.64, 1,474.02 and 496.02 is: 743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.64 : 1,474.02 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.64/1,474.02 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.64x = 1,474.02 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.64x = 731,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,143.40/983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.30

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