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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.93, 1,481.72 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.93, 1,481.72 and 363.09 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.93 : 1,481.72 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.93/1,481.72 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.93x = 1,481.72 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.93x = 538,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,001.46/987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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