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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.20, 1,477.91 and 547.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.20, 1,477.91 and 547.65 is: 820.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.20 : 1,477.91 = 547.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.20/1,477.91 = 547.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.20x = 1,477.91 × 547.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.20x = 809,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,377.41/986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.70

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