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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.33, 1,481.14 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.33, 1,481.14 and 371.07 is: 556.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.33 : 1,481.14 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.33/1,481.14 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.33x = 1,481.14 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.33x = 549,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,614.63/987.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.67

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