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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.09, 1,481.19 and 576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.09, 1,481.19 and 576.42 is: 864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.09 : 1,481.19 = 576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.09/1,481.19 = 576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.09x = 1,481.19 × 576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.09x = 853,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,787.54/987.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.95

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