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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.61, 1,481.65 and 338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.61, 1,481.65 and 338.35 is: 507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.61 : 1,481.65 = 338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.61/1,481.65 = 338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.61x = 1,481.65 × 338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.61x = 501,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,316.28/987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.61

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