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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.71, 1,480.71 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.71, 1,480.71 and 371.25 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.71 : 1,480.71 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.71/1,480.71 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.71x = 1,480.71 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.71x = 549,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,713.59/987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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