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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.54, 1,476.72 and 497.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.54, 1,476.72 and 497.21 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.54 : 1,476.72 = 497.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.54/1,476.72 = 497.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.54x = 1,476.72 × 497.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.54x = 734,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,232.57/984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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