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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.23, 1,483.70 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.23, 1,483.70 and 659.24 is: 990.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.23 : 1,483.70 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.23/1,483.70 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.23x = 1,483.70 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.23x = 978,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,103.67/987.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.76

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