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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.80, 1,469.24 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.80, 1,469.24 and 546.32 is: 820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.80 : 1,469.24 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.80/1,469.24 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.80x = 1,469.24 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.80x = 802,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,675.20/978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.06

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