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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.84, 1,482.10 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.84, 1,482.10 and 439.97 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.84 : 1,482.10 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.84/1,482.10 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.84x = 1,482.10 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.84x = 652,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,071.03/987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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