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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.27, 1,479.69 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.27, 1,479.69 and 370.32 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.27 : 1,479.69 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.27/1,479.69 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.27x = 1,479.69 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.27x = 547,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,958.80/987.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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