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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.30, 1,356.17 and 958.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.30, 1,356.17 and 958.14 is: 1,316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.30 : 1,356.17 = 958.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.30/1,356.17 = 958.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.30x = 1,356.17 × 958.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.30x = 1,299,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,395.93/987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.11

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