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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.56, 1,480.54 and 602.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.56, 1,480.54 and 602.68 is: 903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.56 : 1,480.54 = 602.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.56/1,480.54 = 602.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.56x = 1,480.54 × 602.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.56x = 892,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,291.85/987.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.53

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