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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.07, 1,480.76 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.07, 1,480.76 and 337.66 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.07 : 1,480.76 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.07/1,480.76 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.07x = 1,480.76 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.07x = 499,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,993.42/987.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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