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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.34, 1,481.19 and 665.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.34, 1,481.19 and 665.86 is: 998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.34 : 1,481.19 = 665.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.34/1,481.19 = 665.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.34x = 1,481.19 × 665.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.34x = 986,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,265.17/987.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.91

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