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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.28, 1,480.64 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.28, 1,480.64 and 370.94 is: 556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.28 : 1,480.64 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.28/1,480.64 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.28x = 1,480.64 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.28x = 549,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,228.60/987.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.30

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