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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.72, 1,481.92 and 622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.72, 1,481.92 and 622.76 is: 934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.72 : 1,481.92 = 622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.72/1,481.92 = 622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.72x = 1,481.92 × 622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.72x = 922,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,880.50/987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.35

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