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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.84, 1,474.82 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.84, 1,474.82 and 550.08 is: 824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.84 : 1,474.82 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.84/1,474.82 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.84x = 1,474.82 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.84x = 811,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,268.99/983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.59

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