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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.18, 1,471.35 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.18, 1,471.35 and 548.02 is: 820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.18 : 1,471.35 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.18/1,471.35 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.18x = 1,471.35 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.18x = 806,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,329.23/982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.96

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