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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.69, 1,481.75 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.69, 1,481.75 and 294.41 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.69 : 1,481.75 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.69/1,481.75 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.69x = 1,481.75 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.69x = 436,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,242.02/987.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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