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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.89, 1,477.44 and 547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.89, 1,477.44 and 547.34 is: 820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.89 : 1,477.44 = 547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.89/1,477.44 = 547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.89x = 1,477.44 × 547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.89x = 808,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,654.62/985.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.23

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