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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.54, 1,473.54 and 545.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.54, 1,473.54 and 545.10 is: 815.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.54 : 1,473.54 = 545.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.54/1,473.54 = 545.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.54x = 1,473.54 × 545.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.54x = 803,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,226.65/984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.84

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