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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.29, 1,481.03 and 370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.29, 1,481.03 and 370.83 is: 556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.29 : 1,481.03 = 370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.29/1,481.03 = 370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.29x = 1,481.03 × 370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.29x = 549,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,209.20/987.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.28

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