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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,473.20 and 548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,473.20 and 548.78 is: 823.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,473.20 = 548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,473.20 = 548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,473.20 × 548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 808,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,459.95/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.17

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