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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.92, 1,475.16 and 496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.92, 1,475.16 and 496.72 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.92 : 1,475.16 = 496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.92/1,475.16 = 496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.92x = 1,475.16 × 496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.92x = 732,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,741.48/983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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