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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.59, 1,480.92 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.59, 1,480.92 and 576.84 is: 864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.59 : 1,480.92 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.59/1,480.92 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.59x = 1,480.92 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.59x = 854,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,248.95/987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.98

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