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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.03, 1,479.49 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.03, 1,479.49 and 524.52 is: 786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.03 : 1,479.49 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.03/1,479.49 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.03x = 1,479.49 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.03x = 776,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,022.09/987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.22

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