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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.12, 1,481.55 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.12, 1,481.55 and 410.40 is: 615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.12 : 1,481.55 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.12/1,481.55 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.12x = 1,481.55 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.12x = 608,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,028.12/987.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.96

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