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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.84, 1,470 and 547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.84, 1,470 and 547.28 is: 821.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.84 : 1,470 = 547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.84/1,470 = 547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.84x = 1,470 × 547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.84x = 804,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,501.60/979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.05

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