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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.44, 1,481.16 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.44, 1,481.16 and 605.12 is: 907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.44 : 1,481.16 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.44/1,481.16 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.44x = 1,481.16 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.44x = 896,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,279.54/987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.68

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