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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,477.92 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,477.92 and 546.78 is: 820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,477.92 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,477.92 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,477.92 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 808,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,097.10/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.14

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