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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.81, 1,480.82 and 548.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.81, 1,480.82 and 548.39 is: 822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.81 : 1,480.82 = 548.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.81/1,480.82 = 548.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.81x = 1,480.82 × 548.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.81x = 812,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,067.84/986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.93

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