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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.10, 1,481.87 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.10, 1,481.87 and 439.54 is: 659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.10 : 1,481.87 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.10/1,481.87 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.10x = 1,481.87 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.10x = 651,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,338.53/987.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.85

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