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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.33, 1,480.02 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.33, 1,480.02 and 370.61 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.33 : 1,480.02 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.33/1,480.02 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.33x = 1,480.02 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.33x = 548,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,502.81/987.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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