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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.14, 1,362.75 and 655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.14, 1,362.75 and 655.40 is: 904.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.14 : 1,362.75 = 655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.14/1,362.75 = 655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.14x = 1,362.75 × 655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.14x = 893,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,146.35/987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.78

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