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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.89, 1,478.25 and 498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.89, 1,478.25 and 498.29 is: 747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.89 : 1,478.25 = 498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.89/1,478.25 = 498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.89x = 1,478.25 × 498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.89x = 736,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,589.80/984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.89

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