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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.80, 1,478.40 and 546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.80, 1,478.40 and 546.40 is: 820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.80 : 1,478.40 = 546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.80/1,478.40 = 546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.80x = 1,478.40 × 546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.80x = 807,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,797.76/984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.27

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