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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.22, 1,481.34 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.22, 1,481.34 and 402.65 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.22 : 1,481.34 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.22/1,481.34 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.22x = 1,481.34 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.22x = 596,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,458.94/987.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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