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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.33, 1,475.16 and 545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.33, 1,475.16 and 545.56 is: 817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.33 : 1,475.16 = 545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.33/1,475.16 = 545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.33x = 1,475.16 × 545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.33x = 804,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,789.77/984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.60

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