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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.56, 1,481.15 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.56, 1,481.15 and 371.10 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.56 : 1,481.15 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.56/1,481.15 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.56x = 1,481.15 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.56x = 549,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,654.77/987.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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