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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.15, 1,480.62 and 661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.15, 1,480.62 and 661.84 is: 992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.15 : 1,480.62 = 661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.15/1,480.62 = 661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.15x = 1,480.62 × 661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.15x = 979,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,932.32/987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.68

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