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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.08, 1,473.18 and 549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.08, 1,473.18 and 549.64 is: 823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.08 : 1,473.18 = 549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.08/1,473.18 = 549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.08x = 1,473.18 × 549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.08x = 809,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,718.66/983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.65

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