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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.76, 1,481.56 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.76, 1,481.56 and 554.80 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.76 : 1,481.56 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.76/1,481.56 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.76x = 1,481.56 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.76x = 821,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,969.49/987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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