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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.92, 1,475.88 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.92, 1,475.88 and 496.48 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.92 : 1,475.88 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.92/1,475.88 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.92x = 1,475.88 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.92x = 732,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,744.90/983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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