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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,473.06 and 544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,473.06 and 544.41 is: 815.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,473.06 = 544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,473.06 = 544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,473.06 × 544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 801,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,956.16/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.86

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