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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.66, 1,475.91 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.66, 1,475.91 and 497.04 is: 745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.66 : 1,475.91 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.66/1,475.91 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.66x = 1,475.91 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.66x = 733,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,586.31/984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.01

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