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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.10, 1,479.63 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.10, 1,479.63 and 370.37 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.10 : 1,479.63 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.10/1,479.63 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.10x = 1,479.63 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.10x = 548,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,010.56/987.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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