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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.80, 1,475.70 and 550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.80, 1,475.70 and 550.90 is: 826.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.80 : 1,475.70 = 550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.80/1,475.70 = 550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.80x = 1,475.70 × 550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.80x = 812,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,963.13/983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.35

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