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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.66, 1,479.60 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.66, 1,479.60 and 597.78 is: 895.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.66 : 1,479.60 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.66/1,479.60 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.66x = 1,479.60 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.66x = 884,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,475.29/987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.53

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