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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.46, 1,475.22 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.46, 1,475.22 and 637.96 is: 953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.46 : 1,475.22 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.46/1,475.22 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.46x = 1,475.22 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.46x = 941,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,131.35/987.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.08

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