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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.51, 1,481.23 and 664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.51, 1,481.23 and 664.93 is: 997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.51 : 1,481.23 = 664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.51/1,481.23 = 664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.51x = 1,481.23 × 664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.51x = 984,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,914.26/987.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.37

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