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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.33, 1,478.16 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.33, 1,478.16 and 547.56 is: 820.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.33 : 1,478.16 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.33/1,478.16 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.33x = 1,478.16 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.33x = 809,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,381.29/986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.60

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