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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.09, 1,481.53 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.09, 1,481.53 and 525.26 is: 788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.09 : 1,481.53 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.09/1,481.53 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.09x = 1,481.53 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.09x = 778,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,190.24/987.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.37

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