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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.16, 1,362.86 and 651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.16, 1,362.86 and 651.59 is: 899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.16 : 1,362.86 = 651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.16/1,362.86 = 651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.16x = 1,362.86 × 651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.16x = 888,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,022.69/987.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.58

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