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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.44, 1,481.18 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.44, 1,481.18 and 439.56 is: 659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.44 : 1,481.18 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.44/1,481.18 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.44x = 1,481.18 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.44x = 651,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,067.48/987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.35

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