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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.66, 1,481.22 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.66, 1,481.22 and 362.88 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.66 : 1,481.22 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.66/1,481.22 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.66x = 1,481.22 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.66x = 537,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,505.11/987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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