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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.98, 1,482.29 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.98, 1,482.29 and 618.03 is: 927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.98 : 1,482.29 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.98/1,482.29 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.98x = 1,482.29 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.98x = 916,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,095.31/987.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.24

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