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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.15, 1,477.58 and 546.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.15, 1,477.58 and 546.85 is: 820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.15 : 1,477.58 = 546.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.15/1,477.58 = 546.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.15x = 1,477.58 × 546.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.15x = 808,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,008.19/985.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.19

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