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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,481.28 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,481.28 and 371.22 is: 556.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,481.28 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,481.28 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,481.28 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 549,880.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,880.76/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.92

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