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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.60, 1,482.29 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.60, 1,482.29 and 525.76 is: 789.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.60 : 1,482.29 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.60/1,482.29 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.60x = 1,482.29 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.60x = 779,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,326.16/987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.12

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