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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.20, 1,475.90 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.20, 1,475.90 and 543.80 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.20 : 1,475.90 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.20/1,475.90 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.20x = 1,475.90 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.20x = 802,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,594.42/982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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