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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.54, 1,471.52 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.54, 1,471.52 and 364.86 is: 547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.54 : 1,471.52 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.54/1,471.52 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.54x = 1,471.52 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.54x = 536,898.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,898.79/981.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.00

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