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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.57, 1,468.14 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.57, 1,468.14 and 546.03 is: 819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.57 : 1,468.14 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.57/1,468.14 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.57x = 1,468.14 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.57x = 801,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,648.48/978.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.20

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