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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.61, 1,474.47 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.61, 1,474.47 and 549.81 is: 824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.61 : 1,474.47 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.61/1,474.47 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.61x = 1,474.47 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.61x = 810,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,678.35/983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.19

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