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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.51, 1,481.01 and 293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.51, 1,481.01 and 293.99 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.51 : 1,481.01 = 293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.51/1,481.01 = 293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.51x = 1,481.01 × 293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.51x = 435,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,394.72/987.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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