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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.15, 1,480.18 and 621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.15, 1,480.18 and 621.16 is: 931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.15 : 1,480.18 = 621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.15/1,480.18 = 621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.15x = 1,480.18 × 621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.15x = 919,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,428.61/987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.40

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