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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.56, 1,482.04 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.56, 1,482.04 and 439.46 is: 659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.56 : 1,482.04 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.56/1,482.04 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.56x = 1,482.04 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.56x = 651,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,289.89/987.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.50

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