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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.67, 1,480.15 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.67, 1,480.15 and 524.76 is: 786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.67 : 1,480.15 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.67/1,480.15 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.67x = 1,480.15 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.67x = 776,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,723.51/987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.42

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