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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.15, 1,473.49 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.15, 1,473.49 and 496.18 is: 742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.15 : 1,473.49 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.15/1,473.49 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.15x = 1,473.49 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.15x = 731,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,110.44/984.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.89

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