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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.76, 1,482.24 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.76, 1,482.24 and 440.20 is: 660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.76 : 1,482.24 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.76/1,482.24 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.76x = 1,482.24 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.76x = 652,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,482.05/987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.57

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