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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.56, 1,475.82 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.56, 1,475.82 and 497.34 is: 745.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.56 : 1,475.82 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.56/1,475.82 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.56x = 1,475.82 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.56x = 733,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,984.32/984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.50

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