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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.70, 1,482.03 and 617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.70, 1,482.03 and 617.41 is: 926.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.70 : 1,482.03 = 617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.70/1,482.03 = 617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.70x = 1,482.03 × 617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.70x = 915,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,014.60/987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.41

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