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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.14, 1,481.97 and 623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.14, 1,481.97 and 623.45 is: 935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.14 : 1,481.97 = 623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.14/1,481.97 = 623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.14x = 1,481.97 × 623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.14x = 923,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,934.20/987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.97

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