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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.22, 1,477.99 and 575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.22, 1,477.99 and 575.11 is: 861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.22 : 1,477.99 = 575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.22/1,477.99 = 575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.22x = 1,477.99 × 575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.22x = 850,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,006.83/987.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.01

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