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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.20, 1,361.72 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.20, 1,361.72 and 707.04 is: 975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.20 : 1,361.72 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.20/1,361.72 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.20x = 1,361.72 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.20x = 962,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,790.51/987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.27

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