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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.16, 1,482.46 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.16, 1,482.46 and 549.86 is: 824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.16 : 1,482.46 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.16/1,482.46 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.16x = 1,482.46 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.16x = 815,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,136.67/988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.91

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