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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.43, 1,472.31 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.43, 1,472.31 and 543.03 is: 813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.43 : 1,472.31 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.43/1,472.31 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.43x = 1,472.31 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.43x = 799,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,508.50/982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.81

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