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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.20, 1,481.52 and 621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.20, 1,481.52 and 621.44 is: 932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.20 : 1,481.52 = 621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.20/1,481.52 = 621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.20x = 1,481.52 × 621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.20x = 920,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,675.79/987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.61

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