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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.77, 1,476.56 and 497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.77, 1,476.56 and 497.16 is: 746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.77 : 1,476.56 = 497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.77/1,476.56 = 497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.77x = 1,476.56 × 497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.77x = 734,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,086.57/983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.20

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