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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.94, 1,479.31 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.94, 1,479.31 and 547.12 is: 820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.94 : 1,479.31 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.94/1,479.31 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.94x = 1,479.31 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.94x = 809,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,355.02/985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.90

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