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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.58, 1,479.75 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.58, 1,479.75 and 337.96 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.58 : 1,479.75 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.58/1,479.75 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.58x = 1,479.75 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.58x = 500,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,096.31/987.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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