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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.04, 1,362.72 and 655.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.04, 1,362.72 and 655.75 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.04 : 1,362.72 = 655.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.04/1,362.72 = 655.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.04x = 1,362.72 × 655.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.04x = 893,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,603.64/987.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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