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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.78, 1,481.61 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.78, 1,481.61 and 338.52 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.78 : 1,481.61 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.78/1,481.61 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.78x = 1,481.61 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.78x = 501,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,554.62/987.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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