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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,472.07 and 548.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,472.07 and 548.42 is: 822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,472.07 = 548.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,472.07 = 548.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,472.07 × 548.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 807,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,312.63/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.00

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