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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.13, 1,473.57 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.13, 1,473.57 and 549.42 is: 823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.13 : 1,473.57 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.13/1,473.57 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.13x = 1,473.57 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.13x = 809,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,608.83/983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.50

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