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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986, 1,479.57 and 547.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986, 1,479.57 and 547.31 is: 821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986 : 1,479.57 = 547.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986/1,479.57 = 547.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986x = 1,479.57 × 547.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986x = 809,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,783.46/986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.28

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