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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.64, 1,481.04 and 338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.64, 1,481.04 and 338.02 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.64 : 1,481.04 = 338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.64/1,481.04 = 338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.64x = 1,481.04 × 338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.64x = 500,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,621.14/987.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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