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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.90, 1,480.84 and 641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.90, 1,480.84 and 641.44 is: 961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.90 : 1,480.84 = 641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.90/1,480.84 = 641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.90x = 1,480.84 × 641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.90x = 949,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,870.01/987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.50

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