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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.88, 1,477.43 and 547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.88, 1,477.43 and 547.33 is: 820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.88 : 1,477.43 = 547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.88/1,477.43 = 547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.88x = 1,477.43 × 547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.88x = 808,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,641.76/985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.22

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