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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.18, 1,361.43 and 637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.18, 1,361.43 and 637.50 is: 879.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.18 : 1,361.43 = 637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.18/1,361.43 = 637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.18x = 1,361.43 × 637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.18x = 867,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,911.63/987.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.18

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