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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.96, 1,482.29 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.96, 1,482.29 and 440.09 is: 660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.96 : 1,482.29 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.96/1,482.29 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.96x = 1,482.29 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.96x = 652,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,341.01/987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.29

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