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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.56, 1,477.44 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.56, 1,477.44 and 546.14 is: 819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.56 : 1,477.44 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.56/1,477.44 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.56x = 1,477.44 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.56x = 806,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,892.78/984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.55

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