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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.63, 1,478.58 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.63, 1,478.58 and 547.22 is: 820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.63 : 1,478.58 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.63/1,478.58 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.63x = 1,478.58 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.63x = 809,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,101.15/986.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.07

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