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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.86, 1,475.19 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.86, 1,475.19 and 550.32 is: 825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.86 : 1,475.19 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.86/1,475.19 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.86x = 1,475.19 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.86x = 811,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,826.56/982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.98

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