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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.20, 1,477.20 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.20, 1,477.20 and 663.20 is: 992.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.20 : 1,477.20 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.20/1,477.20 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.20x = 1,477.20 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.20x = 979,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,679.04/987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.38

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