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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.84, 1,481.76 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.84, 1,481.76 and 525.84 is: 788.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.84 : 1,481.76 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.84/1,481.76 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.84x = 1,481.76 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.84x = 779,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,168.68/987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.76

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