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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.87, 1,474.91 and 550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.87, 1,474.91 and 550.33 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.87 : 1,474.91 = 550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.87/1,474.91 = 550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.87x = 1,474.91 × 550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.87x = 811,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,682.85/982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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