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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.12, 1,362.15 and 613.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.12, 1,362.15 and 613.98 is: 847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.12 : 1,362.15 = 613.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.12/1,362.15 = 613.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.12x = 1,362.15 × 613.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.12x = 836,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,332.86/987.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.25

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