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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.32, 1,481.34 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.32, 1,481.34 and 439.10 is: 658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.32 : 1,481.34 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.32/1,481.34 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.32x = 1,481.34 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.32x = 650,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,456.39/987.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.81

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