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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.92, 1,472.24 and 549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.92, 1,472.24 and 549.28 is: 823.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.92 : 1,472.24 = 549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.92/1,472.24 = 549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.92x = 1,472.24 × 549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.92x = 808,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,671.99/981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.56

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