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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.27, 1,482.36 and 660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.27, 1,482.36 and 660.25 is: 991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.27 : 1,482.36 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.27/1,482.36 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.27x = 1,482.36 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.27x = 978,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,720.78/987.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.35

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