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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.25, 1,480.88 and 410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.25, 1,480.88 and 410.17 is: 615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.25 : 1,480.88 = 410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.25/1,480.88 = 410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.25x = 1,480.88 × 410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.25x = 607,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,412.55/987.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.26

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