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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,476.29 and 546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,476.29 and 546.31 is: 818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,476.29 = 546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,476.29 = 546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,476.29 × 546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 806,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,505.57/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.72

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