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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.01, 1,480.47 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.01, 1,480.47 and 370.67 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.01 : 1,480.47 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.01/1,480.47 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.01x = 1,480.47 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.01x = 548,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,762.57/987.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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