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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.52, 1,481.63 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.52, 1,481.63 and 439.65 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.52 : 1,481.63 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.52/1,481.63 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.52x = 1,481.63 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.52x = 651,398.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,398.63/987.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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