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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,481.04 and 474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,481.04 and 474 is: 711

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,481.04 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,481.04 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,481.04 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 702,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,012.96/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711

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