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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.86, 1,497.03 and 484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.86, 1,497.03 and 484.74 is: 727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.86 : 1,497.03 = 484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.86/1,497.03 = 484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.86x = 1,497.03 × 484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.86x = 725,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,670.32/997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.23

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