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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.99, 1,481.10 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.99, 1,481.10 and 548.58 is: 823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.99 : 1,481.10 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.99/1,481.10 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.99x = 1,481.10 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.99x = 812,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,501.84/986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.21

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