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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.76, 1,479.48 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.76, 1,479.48 and 602.20 is: 901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.76 : 1,479.48 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.76/1,479.48 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.76x = 1,479.48 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.76x = 890,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,936.90/987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.98

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