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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.28, 1,473.02 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.28, 1,473.02 and 550.74 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.28 : 1,473.02 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.28/1,473.02 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.28x = 1,473.02 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.28x = 811,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,251.03/983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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