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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.96, 1,482 and 605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.96, 1,482 and 605.64 is: 908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.96 : 1,482 = 605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.96/1,482 = 605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.96x = 1,482 × 605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.96x = 897,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,558.48/987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.50

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