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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.40, 1,476.71 and 546.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.40, 1,476.71 and 546.85 is: 819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.40 : 1,476.71 = 546.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.40/1,476.71 = 546.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.40x = 1,476.71 × 546.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.40x = 807,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,538.86/985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.50

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