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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.08, 1,361.92 and 724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.08, 1,361.92 and 724.64 is: 999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.08 : 1,361.92 = 724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.08/1,361.92 = 724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.08x = 1,361.92 × 724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.08x = 986,901.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,901.71/987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.82

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