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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,474.17 and 543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,474.17 and 543.62 is: 815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,474.17 = 543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,474.17 = 543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,474.17 × 543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 801,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,380.92/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.70

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