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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.91, 1,475.96 and 546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.91, 1,475.96 and 546.35 is: 818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.91 : 1,475.96 = 546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.91/1,475.96 = 546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.91x = 1,475.96 × 546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.91x = 806,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,383.37/984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.74

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