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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.11, 1,362.71 and 614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.11, 1,362.71 and 614.21 is: 847.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.11 : 1,362.71 = 614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.11/1,362.71 = 614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.11x = 1,362.71 × 614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.11x = 836,987.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,987.04/987.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.92

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