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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.24, 1,363.08 and 614.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.24, 1,363.08 and 614.37 is: 848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.24 : 1,363.08 = 614.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.24/1,363.08 = 614.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.24x = 1,363.08 × 614.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.24x = 837,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,435.46/987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.26

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