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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,474.58 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,474.58 and 495.77 is: 743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,474.58 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,474.58 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,474.58 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 731,042.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,042.67/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.12

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