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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.21, 1,481.16 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.21, 1,481.16 and 439.34 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.21 : 1,481.16 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.21/1,481.16 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.21x = 1,481.16 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.21x = 650,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,732.83/987.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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