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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.10, 1,480.65 and 622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.10, 1,480.65 and 622.30 is: 933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.10 : 1,480.65 = 622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.10/1,480.65 = 622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.10x = 1,480.65 × 622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.10x = 921,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,408.50/987.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.45

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