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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.88, 1,481.84 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.88, 1,481.84 and 294.64 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.88 : 1,481.84 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.88/1,481.84 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.88x = 1,481.84 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.88x = 436,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,609.34/987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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