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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.99, 1,474.95 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.99, 1,474.95 and 496.02 is: 743.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.99 : 1,474.95 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.99/1,474.95 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.99x = 1,474.95 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.99x = 731,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,604.70/983.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.51

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