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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.08, 1,362.82 and 614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.08, 1,362.82 and 614.60 is: 848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.08 : 1,362.82 = 614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.08/1,362.82 = 614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.08x = 1,362.82 × 614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.08x = 837,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,589.17/987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.55

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