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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.90, 1,470.96 and 547.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.90, 1,470.96 and 547.74 is: 820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.90 : 1,470.96 = 547.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.90/1,470.96 = 547.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.90x = 1,470.96 × 547.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.90x = 805,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,703.63/981.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.56

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