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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.56, 1,480.44 and 602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.56, 1,480.44 and 602 is: 902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.56 : 1,480.44 = 602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.56/1,480.44 = 602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.56x = 1,480.44 × 602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.56x = 891,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,224.88/987.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.45

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