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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.60, 1,477.98 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.60, 1,477.98 and 497.52 is: 746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.60 : 1,477.98 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.60/1,477.98 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.60x = 1,477.98 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.60x = 735,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,324.61/984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.83

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