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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.70, 1,481.55 and 467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.70, 1,481.55 and 467.53 is: 701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.70 : 1,481.55 = 467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.70/1,481.55 = 467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.70x = 1,481.55 × 467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.70x = 692,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,669.07/987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.30

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