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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.22, 1,362.65 and 614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.22, 1,362.65 and 614.01 is: 847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.22 : 1,362.65 = 614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.22/1,362.65 = 614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.22x = 1,362.65 × 614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.22x = 836,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,680.73/987.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.51

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