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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981, 1,469.58 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981, 1,469.58 and 546.84 is: 819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981 : 1,469.58 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981/1,469.58 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981x = 1,469.58 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981x = 803,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,625.13/981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.19

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