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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.76, 1,482.18 and 641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.76, 1,482.18 and 641.08 is: 961.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.76 : 1,482.18 = 641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.76/1,482.18 = 641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.76x = 1,482.18 × 641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.76x = 950,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,195.95/987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.97

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