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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,474.80 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,474.80 and 550.48 is: 825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,474.80 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,474.80 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,474.80 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 811,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,847.90/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.92

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