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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.89, 1,482.37 and 411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.89, 1,482.37 and 411.17 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.89 : 1,482.37 = 411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.89/1,482.37 = 411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.89x = 1,482.37 × 411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.89x = 609,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,497.63/987.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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