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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.22, 1,481.13 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.22, 1,481.13 and 337.96 is: 507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.22 : 1,481.13 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.22/1,481.13 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.22x = 1,481.13 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.22x = 500,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,555.29/987.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.04

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