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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,476.18 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,476.18 and 496.86 is: 745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,476.18 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,476.18 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,476.18 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 733,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,454.79/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.43

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