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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.25, 1,362.90 and 614.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.25, 1,362.90 and 614.35 is: 848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.25 : 1,362.90 = 614.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.25/1,362.90 = 614.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.25x = 1,362.90 × 614.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.25x = 837,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,294.54/987.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.11

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