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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.03, 1,480.56 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.03, 1,480.56 and 467.40 is: 701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.03 : 1,480.56 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.03/1,480.56 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.03x = 1,480.56 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.03x = 692,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,013.74/987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.11

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