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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,481.34 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,481.34 and 525.06 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,481.34 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,481.34 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,481.34 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 777,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,792.38/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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