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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987, 1,480.08 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987, 1,480.08 and 524.68 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987 : 1,480.08 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987/1,480.08 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987x = 1,480.08 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987x = 776,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,568.37/987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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