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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987, 1,362.06 and 637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987, 1,362.06 and 637.74 is: 880.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987 : 1,362.06 = 637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987/1,362.06 = 637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987x = 1,362.06 × 637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987x = 868,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,640.14/987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.08

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