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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,474.34 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,474.34 and 496.26 is: 743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,474.34 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,474.34 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,474.34 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 731,655.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,655.97/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.64

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