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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.22, 1,479.57 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.22, 1,479.57 and 524.04 is: 785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.22 : 1,479.57 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.22/1,479.57 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.22x = 1,479.57 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.22x = 775,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,346.35/987.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.38

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