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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.15, 1,473.49 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.15, 1,473.49 and 495.72 is: 742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.15 : 1,473.49 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.15/1,473.49 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.15x = 1,473.49 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.15x = 730,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,439.08/984.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.20

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