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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.18, 1,469.85 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.18, 1,469.85 and 547.02 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.18 : 1,469.85 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.18/1,469.85 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.18x = 1,469.85 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.18x = 804,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,037.35/981.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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