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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.14, 1,480.55 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.14, 1,480.55 and 337.72 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.14 : 1,480.55 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.14/1,480.55 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.14x = 1,480.55 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.14x = 500,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,011.35/987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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