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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.53, 1,481.06 and 439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.53, 1,481.06 and 439.41 is: 659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.53 : 1,481.06 = 439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.53/1,481.06 = 439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.53x = 1,481.06 × 439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.53x = 650,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,790.38/987.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.01

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