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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.08, 1,480.44 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.08, 1,480.44 and 362.25 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.08 : 1,480.44 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.08/1,480.44 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.08x = 1,480.44 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.08x = 536,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,281.99/987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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