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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.67, 1,474.74 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.67, 1,474.74 and 496.05 is: 743.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.67 : 1,474.74 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.67/1,474.74 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.67x = 1,474.74 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.67x = 731,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,544.78/983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.69

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