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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.66, 1,480.14 and 576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.66, 1,480.14 and 576.90 is: 864.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.66 : 1,480.14 = 576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.66/1,480.14 = 576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.66x = 1,480.14 × 576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.66x = 853,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,892.77/987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.56

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