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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.88, 1,482.30 and 662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.88, 1,482.30 and 662.44 is: 993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.88 : 1,482.30 = 662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.88/1,482.30 = 662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.88x = 1,482.30 × 662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.88x = 981,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,934.81/987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.98

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