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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.24, 1,479.78 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.24, 1,479.78 and 622.20 is: 932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.24 : 1,479.78 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.24/1,479.78 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.24x = 1,479.78 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.24x = 920,719.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,719.12/987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.62

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