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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.96, 1,473.12 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.96, 1,473.12 and 548.52 is: 822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.96 : 1,473.12 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.96/1,473.12 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.96x = 1,473.12 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.96x = 808,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,035.78/981.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.88

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