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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.96, 1,475.94 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.96, 1,475.94 and 496.74 is: 745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.96 : 1,475.94 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.96/1,475.94 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.96x = 1,475.94 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.96x = 733,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,158.44/983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.11

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