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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.88, 1,473.60 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.88, 1,473.60 and 550.16 is: 824.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.88 : 1,473.60 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.88/1,473.60 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.88x = 1,473.60 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.88x = 810,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,715.78/982.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.84

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