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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.74, 1,475.61 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.74, 1,475.61 and 496.12 is: 744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.74 : 1,475.61 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.74/1,475.61 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.74x = 1,475.61 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.74x = 732,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,079.63/983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.18

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