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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.91, 1,475.74 and 496.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.91, 1,475.74 and 496.75 is: 745.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.91 : 1,475.74 = 496.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.91/1,475.74 = 496.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.91x = 1,475.74 × 496.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.91x = 733,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,073.85/983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.06

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