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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.80, 1,480.95 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.80, 1,480.95 and 371.32 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.80 : 1,480.95 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.80/1,480.95 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.80x = 1,480.95 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.80x = 549,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,902.65/987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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