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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.04, 1,479.19 and 548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.04, 1,479.19 and 548.34 is: 821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.04 : 1,479.19 = 548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.04/1,479.19 = 548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.04x = 1,479.19 × 548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.04x = 811,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,104.09/987.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.76

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