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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,474.04 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,474.04 and 549.72 is: 824.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,474.04 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,474.04 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,474.04 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 810,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,309.27/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.93

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